Arbitration · 04
Arbitration
The clause controls the route. Test agreement, seat and institution before a request is filed.
First job Test the arbitration agreement and procedural route before taking action.
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Key considerations
- Is there a written arbitration agreement?
- Which institution and seat?
- Is court interim relief still needed?
Decision map
Keep the question bounded.
- Read the clauseScope, institution, seat, language and number of arbitrators.
- Test pathValidity, multi-contract issues and court overlap.
- Interim overlayPreservation may still sit with a court.
Curated resources
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Commercial arbitration in China through CIETAC
Institution, seat and clause questions before an arbitration is started.
China Arbitration Law 2026: what changed
Retested live URL for the 2026 arbitration-law change note. Confirm current text with counsel.
Cross-border commercial disputes: arbitration, litigation and enforcement
Forum choice when Chinese parties and overseas proceedings may run in parallel.
Helpful to prepare
Facts that make the next conversation clearer.
These items are orientation aids, not a legal requirement list.
- Arbitration clause text and related contracts
- Institution, seat and language
- Whether assets need a court preservation step
Local context
Add the forum city only when procedure changes.
Court, arbitration institution and preservation practice can differ after the national route is identified.
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