Core Viewpoint - The Xiamen Free Trade Zone is innovating its foreign-related commercial maritime arbitration system to enhance its influence and recognition in the industry, supporting high-level opening-up efforts in China [1][2]. Group 1: Institutional Innovation - A document titled "Several Measures to Support the Xiamen Free Trade Zone in Conducting Foreign-Related Commercial Maritime Arbitration System Innovation" was officially released, providing policy guarantees for a collaborative arbitration mechanism involving judicial, administrative, and industry sectors [2]. - The Xiamen Free Trade Zone has successfully implemented the first batch of special arbitration clause effectiveness confirmation cases in the country following the revision of the Arbitration Law, forming an innovative chain of "rule formulation, practical implementation, and judicial protection" [1][3]. Group 2: Special Arbitration Rules - The "Special Arbitration Rules for Maritime Disputes" were released, marking the first national innovation focusing on maritime arbitration, incorporating practices such as "maritime mediation + arbitration" and early dismissal procedures [3][5]. - The rules aim to enhance the professionalism and international compatibility of maritime arbitration, reflecting both international best practices and effective local innovations [5]. Group 3: Collaborative Platforms - A nationwide first public welfare maritime arbitrator system was launched, along with the first batch of recommended public welfare special arbitrators and a shared expert database [6]. - The Xiamen Free Trade Zone has established a collaborative platform among government, institutions, and enterprises to address the challenges faced by businesses in dispute resolution during their international operations [2][6]. Group 4: Industry Impact - The maritime arbitration system is seen as a flexible and cost-effective means for parties to resolve disputes quickly, with increased awareness among enterprises regarding the advantages of arbitration in the shipping industry [7]. - The Xiamen Free Trade Zone has positioned itself as a preferred location for international commercial maritime dispute resolution, continuously deepening its innovative practices in foreign-related maritime arbitration [9][10].