9月26日，《北京国际商事仲裁中心建设条例》审议通过，将于2025年12月1日起施行。条例在制度设计 上呈现多个亮点，比如，实行国内仲裁和涉外仲裁"双轨制"，既符合北京市情，又接轨国际规则；又 如，鼓励双方当事人将商事争议在仲裁前先行提交调解，体现了"和为贵"的东方智慧，有助于争议高效 化解。总之，条例的出台是北京在建设具有全球影响力的国际商事仲裁中心方面迈出的关键一步。 ...

Core Points - The Ministry of Justice has initiated a project to cultivate internationally leading arbitration institutions with a focus on 22 selected arbitration organizations [1] - As of now, China has 285 arbitration institutions and over 60,000 arbitrators, including more than 3,400 foreign arbitrators [1] - In 2024, China is expected to handle 4,373 foreign-related arbitration cases with a total value of 197.8 billion yuan [1] Summary by Category - **Current Status of Arbitration in China** - China has a total of 285 arbitration institutions and over 60,000 arbitrators, with more than 3,400 being foreign arbitrators [1] - In 2024, the expected number of foreign-related arbitration cases is 4,373, with a total value of 197.8 billion yuan [1] - **Development Initiatives** - The Ministry of Justice has selected 22 arbitration institutions as the first batch for the cultivation project aimed at establishing internationally leading arbitration institutions [1] - Since 2022, pilot projects for international commercial arbitration centers have been conducted in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hainan, with tasks largely completed [1] - **International Standing and Future Plans** - According to a 2025 survey, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen are among the top ten most popular arbitration locations globally [1] - Major arbitration institutions in China, such as the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, Shenzhen International Arbitration Court, and Beijing Arbitration Commission, have annual case values exceeding 100 billion yuan [1] - The Ministry of Justice aims to enhance the international influence and competitiveness of China's arbitration system by aligning it with international standards while focusing on national strategic developments [1]

Core Insights - As of now, China has 285 arbitration institutions and over 60,000 arbitrators, including more than 3,400 foreign arbitrators, with 4,373 foreign-related arbitration cases handled in 2024, amounting to a total value of 197.8 billion yuan [1] Group 1 - The Ministry of Justice has selected 22 arbitration institutions as the first batch of cultivation targets to implement a unique Chinese international first-class arbitration institution cultivation project [1] - Since 2022, the Central Committee for the Rule of Law has conducted pilot projects for international commercial arbitration centers in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hainan, with most tasks completed [1] - According to a 2025 survey by an international arbitration authority, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen have entered the top ten most popular arbitration locations globally, with the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, Shenzhen International Arbitration Court, and Beijing Arbitration Commission each having an annual value exceeding 100 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Justice will focus on enhancing international commercial arbitration centers in alignment with national strategies such as the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta integration, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area construction, and Hainan Free Trade Port development [1] - There is an ongoing effort to improve arbitration system rules that are characteristic of China while being compatible with international practices, aiming to enhance the international influence and competitiveness of China's arbitration [1]