After receiving a number of mediation messages, is the next step to go to court?

Legal analysis: Yes. If you ignore mediation, the court will think that you have no willingness to mediate and will arrange a trial. The next step is to wait for a court summons. Generally, there is a time limit for giving evidence after receiving a summons, and the time is determined according to the complexity and simplicity of the case.

Legal basis: Article 122 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Where mediation is applied to a civil dispute brought by a party to a people's court, mediation shall be conducted first, unless the party refuses to mediate.