Arbitration as the best option for the settlement of China-African trade and investment disputes

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Title:	Arbitration as the best option for the settlement of China-African trade and investment disputes
Author:	Zhu, Weidong
Year:	2013
Periodical:	Journal of African Law (ISSN 0021-8553)
Volume:	57
Issue:	1
Pages:	149-163
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Africa China
Subjects:	international trade foreign investments international arbitration
External link:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/24734858
Abstract:	The effective resolution of trade disputes related to Sino-African investments will have a major impact on the development of trade and investment between China and African states. Arbitration is considered the best option for the settlement of disputes between China and African states as it offers unique benefits and is both suited to the current environment in African countries and accepted by Chinese and Africans. To make full use of this dispute settlement approach, the Chinese government should take active measures to promote the knowledge of arbitral legal systems in Africa among the Chinese businesses investing or trading locally. Beijing should encourage them to settle disputes with their African counterparts through arbitration. It is also important for Chinese companies to learn about arbitration laws in African states, and choose a favourable arbitral institution and proper arbitration seat. App., notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]