China’s International Arbitration and Global Dispute Resolution

Introduction

Given China’s deep involvement in the global business and commerce, China’s arbitration system, with its unique features distinct from its European and Northern American counterparts, has long attracted the attention of international lawyers. Recently, under its opening-up strategy, particularly its Belt and Road Initiative, China’s international arbitration system is undergoing substantial reforms and developments. These developments not only may serve China’s interests in facilitating economic integration, but also may have significant impact on the landscape of global dispute resolution. What are the challenges faced by the current Chinese international arbitration system? What are the dynamics among the government, courts and arbitration institutions in the process of development? What impact would Chinese international arbitration system have on global dispute resolution? Officials and arbitrators from the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration (CIETAC) will introduce and discuss China’s international arbitration practice and recent developments in China’s international arbitration system, with a particular focus on the practice of the CIETAC.

About the CIETAC

Established in 1956, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) is China’s oldest and most experienced arbitration institution, accepting the majority of foreign-related arbitration cases in China. CIETAC is also one of the major permanent international arbitration institutions, independently and impartially resolving economic and trade disputes by means of arbitration.

About speakers

H.E. Mr. Chengjie Wang, Secretary-General, CIETAC

Ms. Xi Jin, Assistant to the Secretary-General, CIETAC South China Sub-commission

Mr. Xiao Dong, Partner, Anjie Law Firm; CIETAC Arbitrator

Mr. Wei Sun, Partner, Zhonglun Law Firm; CIETAC Arbitrator

Dr. Xuehua Wang, Partner, Beijing Huanzhong Law Firm; CIETAC Arbitrator

Prof. Vivienne Bath, Professor of Chinese & International Business Law, Director of the Centre of Asian and Pacific Law, Director of Research, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney