Arbitration in China

Interim Measures in Aid of Arbitral Proceedings: Mutual Assistance between Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Courts

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 Insights Jian Zhang 张建

What can we expect from the 2019 Arrangement Concerning Mutual Assistance in Court-ordered Interim Measures in Aid of Arbitral Proceedings by the Courts of the Mainland and of Hong Kong?

The First One to Eat Crabs: Beijing Arbitration Commission Reforms Its Arbitration Fees Charging Rates

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 Insights Jian Zhang 张建

The Beijing Arbitration Commission Arbitration Rules implemented on 1st Sept. 2019 clearly divide the arbitration fees into the arbitrator's fees and the administration fees, which marks the first attempt of China's arbitration institutions in arbitration fees reform.

It's Official! Foreign Arbitration Institutions Can Conduct Arbitration in China from Jan 2020

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 China Legal Trends Xinzhu Li 李欣烛

"Administrative Measures for Business Ofﬁces Established by Overseas Arbitration Institutions in Lin-Gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone"（《境外仲裁机构在中国（上海）自由贸易试验区临港新片区设立业务机构管理办法》）was issued by Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice on 21st. Oct 2019.

How will Chinese Courts Review the Arbitral Awards Made by Foreign Arbitration Institutions in Mainland China?

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 Insights Jian Zhang 张建

On what basis would Chinese courts examine the arbitral awards made by foreign arbitration institutions in mainland China, the New York Convention or Chinese domestic law? The answer is the latter.

Can Foreign Arbitration Institutions Conduct Arbitration in Mainland China?

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 Insights Jian Zhang 张建

Here comes the new policy! After establishing a business organization in mainland China, a foreign arbitration institution may conduct arbitration here.

Does China Recognize Ad Hoc Arbitration?

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 Insights Jian Zhang 张建

Before 2016, China only recognized the legitimacy of foreign ad hoc arbitration. After 2016, China has permitted the 'three-specific-arbitration' within the pilot free trade zone.

Judicial Review of Arbitral Awards in China: How Courts Apply Public Policy?

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 Insights Meng Yu 余萌

How do Chinese courts view public policy in judicial review of arbitration? Judge Song Jianli (宋建立) from the Supreme People’s Court expresses his views on that.