Businesses new to Chinese arbitration sometimes lose their first cases because they don’t understand the ‘game’ – namely, what matter to arbitrators. From strong institutional involvement to limited disclosure and constrained cross‑examination, this session will serve as a bridge and knowledge booster, helping international users operate more effectively within the Chinese arbitration framework.

The panel are expected to discuss:

• Differences in Chinese institutions’ procedural involvement
• Approaches to dealing with closed lists of arbitrators
• How an inquisitorial style changes the flow of a hearing
• Managing limited disclosure and restricted cross‑examination
• Additional procedural nuances that may challenge international participants