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International Law,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Apr. 23, 2025

Inside China's rapidly evolving arbitration landscape

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China's arbitration system has rapidly evolved into a key mechanism for domestic and international dispute resolution, marked by rising caseloads, global expansion, and ongoing legal reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and effectiveness.

Xinying Huang

Former Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School

Huang served as a correctional officer and an attorney in China. He is interested in legal issues related to law enforcement international relations.

Inside China's rapidly evolving arbitration landscape

China's modern arbitration system was established in 1994, following the enactment of the Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China. Since then, it has evolved from relative obscurity into a well-recognized and rapidly developing mechanism for dispute resolution. Over the past three decades, arbitration has become one of the country's primary methods for resolving commercial disputes, offering cost-effective and reliable legal services for businesses.

Today, Chi...

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