This book provides a comprehensive and systematic examination of the newly amended arbitration legal system in China.

It adopts an approach that integrates theoretical interpretation with practical case studies, focusing not only on the legislative intent and doctrinal foundations behind the legal provisions but also on their interpretation and application. Furthermore, it delves into the potential impacts of the new arbitration law on commercial arbitration practice within China. In addition to presenting the main content of the new arbitration law in full detail, this book includes essential materials on major developments in China ’ s arbitration system in recent years, including judicial cases and scholarly perspectives. It also incorporates comparative insights from international arbitration, offering readers a reference that combines theoretical depth with practical value.

This book is intended for a diverse readership, including arbitration practitioners, academic researchers, corporate legal counsel, and judges, aiming to provide an authoritative and detailed resource for understanding the latest developments in China’s arbitration system.

Its unique value lies in being the first English-language monograph to interpret China’s newly amended Arbitration Law enacted in 2025, making it a timely and professional specialist work in the field. This book serves not only as an essential academic reference for studying the modernization of China’s arbitration system but also contributes Chinese theoretical and practical insights to the global development of arbitration institutions.

Dr. Lin Yifei is the director of the Board of Yi & Partners, President and founder of the CNARB Arbitration Institute. With more than 20 years of experience in arbitration, he has acted as chairman, sole arbitrator or party-nominated arbitrator as well as counsel in numerous disputes. Dr. Lin is also the author/editor of about 50 books on arbitration.