Chinese Culture

ADR, China, Chinese Culture, cross-border mediation, Hong Kong, ICSID, Investor-state mediation, People’s Mediation Law

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Introduction  China’s noticeable absence from ISDS cases raises interesting questions about the resolution of investor-state disputes from a Chinese perspective. So far, there have only been 15 ISDS cases brought on behalf of Chinese investors, with China having been on the receiving end of 9 claims. One might consider these figures very low, when compared,…

Chinese Culture, Mediation, mediation as a career, Mediation Practice, Mediation Skills, Mindset, peace negotiations, Philosophy, Settlement Agreements

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Below was a conversation between two Chinese philosophers, namely, Huizi (“Hui”) and Zhuangzi (“Zhuang”) on the Joy of Fish when they were strolling on a bridge over River Hao more than two thousand two hundred years ago.   Zhuang :    That minnow swims leisurely and it must be joyful. Hui        :   You…

Chinese Culture, Go to the balcony, Mediation Skills, Mindset, Reality-Testing

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According to the Chinese Lunar calendar, yesterday (1 October 2020) was the Mid-Autumn Festival, commonly known as the Moon Festival in the West. With more Chinese living in different parts of the world, the Moon Festival has been receiving more attention, and gradually, it is becoming a popular festival everywhere as we all like to…