Mediation-arbitration mix helps solve China disputes

Almost one-third of cases referred to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission were settled through a combination of mediation and arbitration last year.

The figure was quoted by Yu Jianlong, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the Commission (Cietac) while speaking at an annual conference organised by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

“In China, we have a very long tradition to cherish harmony,” Yu said. “Cietac also adopted traditional Chinese values in its proceedings … a combination of arbitration with mediation.”