On May 23, 2025, the thematic event titled “New Developments in International Commercial Arbitration under the Evolving Global Trade Landscape” was successfully held in the Foreign-related Legal Services Zone of the Central Legal District in Qingdao. The event was jointly organized by the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), the Qingdao International Arbitration Center, and the Shandong Lawyers Association, among others.
Distinguished speakers included Mr. ZhANG Cunyuan, Head (China) of SIAC; Mr. Lim Dao Kai, lawyer at Allen & Gledhill; Mr. Charles Tian, lawyer at WongPartnership; and Mr. CHI Deqiang, arbitrator at the Qingdao International Arbitration Center and Associate Professor at the School of Law, Shandong University. The event was moderated by Lawyer ZHANG Meiping, Director of Beijing DHH (Qingdao) Law Firm.
This event served as a valuable platform for practical exchange between Chinese and Singaporean arbitration professionals. It not only provided attendees with insights into the latest arbitration practices, but also contributed to the growth of domestic arbitration institutions. Furthermore, it strengthened communication and cooperation in the arbitration field between the Shandong Lawyers Association, Qingdao Lawyers Association, Qingdao International Arbitration Center, and the Singaporean legal community. The successful holding of the event demonstrated DHH's professional capabilities in cross-border legal services and offered useful reference for Chinese enterprises navigating international commercial arbitration.
Distinguished speakers included Mr. ZhANG Cunyuan, Head (China) of SIAC; Mr. Lim Dao Kai, lawyer at Allen & Gledhill; Mr. Charles Tian, lawyer at WongPartnership; and Mr. CHI Deqiang, arbitrator at the Qingdao International Arbitration Center and Associate Professor at the School of Law, Shandong University. The event was moderated by Lawyer ZHANG Meiping, Director of Beijing DHH (Qingdao) Law Firm.
This event served as a valuable platform for practical exchange between Chinese and Singaporean arbitration professionals. It not only provided attendees with insights into the latest arbitration practices, but also contributed to the growth of domestic arbitration institutions. Furthermore, it strengthened communication and cooperation in the arbitration field between the Shandong Lawyers Association, Qingdao Lawyers Association, Qingdao International Arbitration Center, and the Singaporean legal community. The successful holding of the event demonstrated DHH's professional capabilities in cross-border legal services and offered useful reference for Chinese enterprises navigating international commercial arbitration.