The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) is one of the major permanent commercial arbitration institutions in the world. By means of arbitration, CIETAC resolves international and domestic economic and trade disputes and international investment disputes independently and impartially.

CIETAC and its sub-commissions/arbitration centers constitute a single arbitration institution. They adopt the same set of Arbitration Rules and the same Panel of Arbitrators. It is explicitly stipulated in CIETAC’s Articles of Association that sub-commissions/arbitration centers are branches of CIETAC which accept arbitration applications and administer arbitration cases with CIETAC’s authorization.

In order to meet the needs of the development of its arbitration practices, CIETAC also successively established 29 liaison offices in different regions and specific business sectors to provide parties with convenient arbitration advice.

Expert adjudication is a major advantage of arbitration. To best use this advantage, CIETAC was the first institution in China to provide tailor-made dispute resolution services for parties in different trades. CIETAC has set up special committees on construction, finance, grain, leather, and commerce, and it offers tailor-made services for dispute resolution in specific trades to satisfy the particular needs. Moreover, in addition to traditional commercial arbitration services, the CIETAC also provides parties with multiple dispute resolution services, including domain names dispute resolution, online arbitration, mediation, investment dispute resolution and construction dispute review.

With its arbitration practice and theoretical activities, CIETAC has made outstanding contributions to the legislation of China’s Arbitration Law and the development of China’s arbitration industry over the past 60 years. It has maintained active relationships and cooperation with major arbitration institutions in the world and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad for its independence, impartiality and efficiency.