China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)

Rule Changes

China's premier international arbitration body, ranked fifth globally

China's arbitration law has operated essentially unchanged since 1995, when the country's commercial arbitration system was still government-controlled. On March 1, 2026, a revised version took effect, introducing a codified 'seat of arbitration,' permission for foreign bodies like the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to operate in free trade zones, and online proceedings.

Updated May 30