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This article delves into the combination of arbitration with mediation in China's legal framework, including the statutes, international treaties, and court-approved mediation agreements. It explores the recent developments, practices, concerns, benefits, and opportunities presented by integrating arbitration and mediation in resolving disputes effectively.
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Combination of Arbitration with Mediation LU Song China Foreign Affairs University
Arbitration Law in China • Statutes • Arbitration Law (1994) • Civil Procedure Law (amended 2007) • International Treaties • 1958 New York Convention • 1965 Washington Convention • BIT
Arbitration Law in China-cont. • Judicial Interpretation • Interpretation of the SPC on Certain Issues Relating to Application of the Arbitration Law of the PRC, effective as from 8 September 2006 • Others
Arbitration Institutions • CIETAC and CMAC • Local arbitration institutions • Ad Hoc arbitration not allowed to be conducted in Mainland China
Court-approved Mediation Agreement • Binding v. Enforceable • Recent Development (2009-7-24) : SPC Certain Opinions on Establishment and Improvement of the Dispute Resolution Mechanism Which Connects Litigation with ADR
Combination of Arbitration with Mediation • CIETAC practice • Arb-Med or Arb-Med-Arb • Concerns • Due process • Coerciveness • Privileged information • Benefits • Opportunity to re-focus on business relation • Increase the number of arbitration cases that are settled amicably, hence the saving of social costs