Beijing court boosts intl case handling to become a global commercial dispute hub

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A Beijing court has been intensifying its efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of handling international cases, aiming to establish the city as a preferred destination…

A Beijing court has been intensifying its efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of handling international cases, aiming to establish the city as a preferred destination for resolving global commercial disputes and as a hub that integrates law and business.

Since the Beijing International Commercial Tribunal was established on Dec 28, 2021, it has resolved over 12,000 international disputes by Sept 30, 2026. These cases involved parties from more than 110 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Singapore. Among the total cases, over 800 disputes were linked to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to a report released by the tribunal on Friday.

The report highlighted that these numbers reflect Beijing's expansive foreign trade and economic interactions and indicate the international community's active participation in high-quality BRI cooperation.

Li Yingxin, vice-president of the Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court, which oversees the tribunal, emphasized the goal of developing Beijing as a model zone for international commercial legal integration, revealing that a series of innovative measures are being implemented.

For example, the tribunal has introduced a case management system to evaluate the background and international importance of major international disputes, improve litigation services, and boost expertise in adjudication, expert appraisal, and legal determination.

"This approach addresses the lengthy trial processes, specialized knowledge, and global relevance of major, complex cases involving the BRI, cross-border investments, and international engineering projects, to consistently enhance judicial efficiency and quality," Li said, adding that more than 30 BRI-related engineering and construction cases have been resolved under this system.

She stressed the role of mediation in addressing international commercial disputes, noting that the tribunal has established regular…

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