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The number of court and arbitration cases has increased rapidly in Mainland China in recent years while non-contentious dispute settlement methods appear to have dominated in the past. This course discusses the theory and practice of various forms of dispute settlement, namely negotiation, mediation, arbitration and court proceedings. It gives a critical insight into the Chinese dispute resolution system, in its historical and socioeconomic contexts. It will also discuss new trends in dispute resolution in China, such as digital courts, e-Arbitration and the China International Commercial Courts. 

This course aims to enable students to develop the skills to apply various dispute resolution methods into practice. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the differences between various methods of dispute settlement, their Chinese characteristics, their advantages and disadvantages.