He Rong

Minister of Justice of the People's Republic of China

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Office: Minister of Justice of the People's Republic of China

Born: October 21, 1962, Linyi County

Party: Chinese Communist Party

Education: China University of Political Science and Law, Central Party School, University of Technology Sydney

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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China overhauls arbitration law for the first time in three decades

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Led the arbitration law revision process

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