What is evidence? Can you elaborate on what evidence is?

Everything that can prove the facts of the case is evidence.

For the classification of evidence, China's three major procedural laws have made provisions according to different situations:

Article 50 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) (revised in 20 18126 October) stipulates: "All materials that can be used to prove the facts of a case are evidence. Evidence includes: (1) physical evidence; (2) Documentary evidence; (3) Testimony of witnesses; (4) the victim's statement; (5) confessions and excuses of criminal suspects and defendants; (6) Appraisal opinions; (7) Records of inquests, inspections, appraisals, investigations and experiments; (8) Audio-visual materials and electronic data. The evidence must be verified before it can be used as a basis for finalization. "

Article 63 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) (revised on June 27, 20 17) stipulates: "Evidence includes: (1) statements of the parties; (2) Documentary evidence; (3) Physical evidence; (4) Audio-visual materials; (5) Electronic data; (6) Testimony of witnesses; (7) Appraisal opinions; (8) Records of the inquest. The evidence must be verified before it can be used as a basis for determining the facts. "

Article 33 of the Administrative Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China (revised on June 27, 20 17) stipulates: "Evidence includes: (1) documentary evidence; (2) Physical evidence; (3) Audio-visual materials; (4) Electronic data; (5) Testimony of witnesses; (6) statements of the parties; (7) Appraisal opinions; (8) Records of inspection and on-site records. The above evidence is verified by the court, so that all the reasons that can prove the facts of the case become evidence. As the basis for determining the facts of the case. "