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China’s Ex-Justice Official Calls for Global Arbitration Standards

3/10/2026

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Xiong Xuanguo, a former senior justice official in China, urges overseas judges and expanded arbitration pilots.
He says China must align its legal framework with global standards to enforce judgments abroad.
He recommends training local arbitrators and hiring experienced foreign arbitrators to boost visibility and competitiveness.
He urges Shanghai and Hong Kong to connect with international mediation bodies and develop pilot commercial arbitration centers.

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Xiong Xuanguo, a former senior justice official in China, urges overseas judges and expanded arbitration pilots.
He says China must align its legal framework with global standards to enforce judgments abroad.
He recommends training local arbitrators and hiring experienced foreign arbitrators to boost visibility and competitiveness.
He urges Shanghai and Hong Kong to connect with international mediation bodies and develop pilot commercial arbitration centers.