In the News: Virus Dispute Resolution; Business Resumption Requirements; and Airline Subsidies

March 09, 2020 | BY

Vincent Chow

China promotes arbitration, mediation for virus-related business disputes; business resumption requirements clarified by State Council notice; and government offers subsidies to airlines struggling amid epidemic

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                                  A transit worker takes the temperature of a passenger before letting him on to a ferry in Shanghai , China on Thursday 30 January 2020. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China promotes alternative dispute resolution for virus disputes

China has issued a guideline promoting mediation and arbitration for business disputes arising from the disruption to businesses caused by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The guideline issued by the Ministry of Justice on Mar. 3 instructs judicial and administrative authorities at all levels to prioritize and expedite notarization, authentication and arbitration work relating to epidemic control and work resumption.

The guideline calls for the building up of online arbitration capabilities through the strengthening of online case management systems and increased coordination between arbitration institutions in developing online arbitration features.