On March 1, 2025, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) will officially implement the “Procedures for Administering Cases Under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules” (the “Procedures”). This initiative allows parties to choose the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules while utilizing CIETAC's institutional services. The Procedures consist of seven chapters, including “General Provisions”, “Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal”, “Arbitral Proceedings”, “Awards”, “Expedited Arbitration”, “Costs Administration”, and “Supplementary Provisions”, comprising a total of 25 articles. Under the Procedures, CIETAC will provide services such as designating authority functions, facilitating procedural management, administering arbitration costs, and reviewing arbitral awards. The objective of the Procedures is, in line with CIETAC's broader objectives, to deliver fair and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms for all parties.
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