Lawyer Jiang Chun from Dehehantong attended the 83rd session of the Second Working Group of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law

The 83rd session of the Working Group II (Dispute Resolution) of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA from February 16th to 20th, 2026. Lawyer Jiang Chun, an arbitrator of the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center, SHIAC, hereinafter referred to as "Shanghai International Arbitration Commission") and the founder of Dehehantong, was nominated by Shanghai International Arbitration Commission to attend this international legislative conference as an observer representative.

This conference focused on the recognition and enforcement of electronic arbitration awards as its core topic, and conducted in-depth discussions on multiple important issues such as electronic awards, electronic notifications, remote court hearings, and the application of artificial intelligence in arbitration and commercial mediation. Representatives from dozens of member states around the world, as well as observers from numerous intergovernmental and non-governmental international organizations such as the Shanghai International Arbitration Commission, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Dubai Financial Court, the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center, the Royal Institution of Chartered Arbitrators, and the International Chamber of Commerce, attended the meeting together.

At the meeting, Han Gang, the deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai International Arbitration Commission, based on the practical experience of the Shanghai International Arbitration Commission, put forward constructive suggestions on the amendment of the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration and the supplementation of the "Interpretation and Explanation of the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration", which were recognized and adopted by the Secretariat of the Second Working Group of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

Lawyer Jiang Chun expressed his opinions on the inclusion of provisions related to electronic service in the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, and introduced to the representatives present the situation of electronic service in China's arbitration practice, the risks and challenges it faces, as well as the construction experience of the Shanghai International Arbitration Commission's digital and intelligent platform.

Feng Zhibei, the publicity officer of the Cooperation and Development Department of the Shanghai International Arbitration Commission, as a member of the second special topic group, delivered a speech on the provisions of the "Regulations on Commercial Mediation" and the "Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China" regarding the mediation system, the construction of the digital and intelligent platform of the Shanghai International Arbitration Commission, and the prospects of artificial intelligence application. The aforementioned remarks have been published on the official website of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

The current meeting concluded smoothly after completing all its agendas. The Second working Group of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law has formed review reports on various topics and will submit them to the 59th Annual session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law for review.

This participation in the conference is not only an acknowledgement of Dehehantong's professional capabilities in the field of international arbitration, but also an important opportunity for communication and learning with colleagues. In the future, Dehehantong will continue to uphold the philosophy of "diligence, excellence, and craftsmanship", delve deeply into its professional field, and look to the international stage. It will actively participate in the formulation of international economic and trade rules and the cutting-edge practices of international commercial dispute resolution. Relying on its professional advantages in international arbitration and international legislation, it will provide more international, professional and refined legal services for Chinese enterprises to participate in global economic and trade cooperation and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of cross-border commercial entities, and contribute professional wisdom and practical strength to promoting the improvement and development of international dispute resolution mechanisms.

Introduction by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL, abbreviated as UNCITRAL) is a subsidiary body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, dedicated to promoting the harmonization and modernization of international trade law. At present, the global economy is increasingly interdependent. Building a more complete framework of international commercial law is of vital importance for facilitating trade and investment. The Commission on International Trade Law is a key platform for fulfilling this function. The committee formulates and promotes the implementation of legislative and non-legislative documents in key areas of commercial law through an international multi-party participation process. The member structure takes into account different legal traditions and economic development levels, and the working mechanism ensures the wide acceptance of the regulatory text, guaranteeing compatibility with countries at different stages of development. Meanwhile, the Commission on International Trade Law maintains close cooperation with numerous intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, promotes the exchange of ideas and efficiently implements its various tasks.