On 30 March 2026, the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) and the Swiss Arbitration Centre signed a closer cooperation agreement. Building on their partnership since 2016, the two institutions aim to further deepen arbitration links between China and Switzerland, and are committed to delivering more professional, efficient and accessible dispute resolution services for businesses in both jurisdictions.

Following the signing ceremony, the two sides held an in-depth seminar on the theme "A Comparative Analysis: The Application of Chinese and Swiss Contract Law in International Arbitration".

An Xin, Vice President of the SCIA, delivered the opening address, while Huang Guoyong, Assistant President and Director of the International Cooperation and Development Department of the SCIA, participated as a panel speaker.

An Xin, Vice President of the SCIA, delivered the opening address.

Felix Dasser, Honorary President of the Swiss Arbitration Association, gave a welcome address.

The two sides signed the cooperation agreement.

A roundtable discussion featured Jiang Mingze, China Representative of the Swiss Arbitration Centre; Julie Raneda, Asia Representative of the Swiss Arbitration Association; Huang Guoyong, Assistant President and Director of the International Cooperation and Development Department of the SCIA; Wang Zheng, Vice Director of Nantong Arbitration Commission; Huang Ningning, Partner at Grandall Law Firm; and Wang Wei, Executive Director of Wintell & Co Law Firm (from left to right).

A group photo of guests and speakers.