A Booming Market And An Evolving System Amid The COVID-19

The year of 2019 has proven another busy year for arbitration lawyers in Mainland China, with the highlights being the significant growth in case volume and the further refinement of the arbitration infrastructure. However, the year of 2020's outlook of arbitration in Mainland China seems less certain amid the outbreak of COVID-19. Based on the recent developments in arbitration industry in Mainland China, this article will explore the likely trends of arbitration in Mainland China arbitration in 2020 under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I.The General Impact of COVID-19 on Mainland China Arbitration Industry

The mushrooming COVID-19 outbreak that hit Mainland China at the beginning of 2020 has been declared a global public health emergency by WHO. Cities are under lockdown, the Lunar New Year Holiday is extended, the resumption of business is delayed, and people are required to stay home to restrict public movements. Mainland China has sacrificed a lot to