This order establishes the legal framework and administrative procedures for the registration of claims regarding foreign compensation involving the People's Republic of China. The document is issued by the British government to define the eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and regulatory oversight for individuals or entities seeking financial restitution. It serves as a formal instrument of international law, detailing the specific conditions under which claims against the Chinese state are recognized and processed within the British legal system.

Legal professionals and historians view this document as a primary source for understanding the mechanics of post-revolutionary asset claims between the United Kingdom and China. It is considered a technical reference text rather than a narrative work, intended primarily for practitioners of international law.