On the afternoon of March 23, 2026, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), in collaboration with the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Frankfurt and PwC Germany, co-hosted a seminar on risk prevention and dispute resolution for enterprises expanding overseas in Frankfurt, Germany. Chen Yan, Commercial Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Section at the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt, attended the event and delivered opening remarks. Wang Chengjie, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of CIETAC, led a delegation to attend the event and delivered a keynote speech. Li Dong, President of the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Frankfurt and Branch Manager of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) in Frankfurt, delivered closing remarks. Fang Fang, Vice Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Representative Office in Germany, chaired the event. Dozens of heads of Chinese enterprises in Germany from key sectors—including banking and finance, energy and construction, information and communications, aerospace, high-tech electronics, international logistics, pharmaceutical technology, and automotive manufacturing—attended the conference and engaged in in-depth discussions with the delegation.

（the conference venue）

（Secretary-General Wang Chengjie delivered the keynote speech.）

Secretary General Wang Chengjie emphasized that, at a time when globalization is deepening, China-EU economic and trade cooperation is continuing to intensify, and cross-border interactions between Chinese and German enterprises are becoming increasingly close, businesses should place high priority on dispute resolution. He highlighted the advantages of arbitration in resolving cross-border commercial disputes, citing its key features such as party autonomy, expert adjudication, and flexibility and efficiency. In particular, drawing on CIETAC’s recent advancements in refining its rules, advancing digital transformation, establishing diversified dispute resolution mechanisms, and enhancing its international influence, he highlighted the professional leadership role played by Chinese arbitration institutions at the forefront of international arbitration. He further stated that CIETAC will continue to establish high-level exchange platforms, provide high-quality dispute resolution services, and promote China-EU and China-Germany economic and trade cooperation to new heights through openness and mutual benefit.

（Remarks by Counselor Chen Yan）

Counselor Chen Yan, on behalf of the Consulate General, extended a warm welcome to the delegation and expressed gratitude for their visit to Germany to provide a special briefing on risk prevention and dispute resolution for enterprises expanding overseas. He urged Chinese enterprises in Germany to prioritize dispute resolution and make full use of the role played by Chinese arbitration institutions in resolving cross-border disputes. At the same time, the Consulate General emphasized the importance of enterprises paying close attention to compliance risks to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of all production and business operations, thereby safeguarding their steady development overseas.

During the conference’s panel discussion session, participating experts engaged in comprehensive and in-depth exchanges with attendees on issues facing businesses in specialized fields such as dispute resolution strategy development, data compliance, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), EU investment screening, and sustainable finance. These discussions helped enhance companies’ risk awareness and expanded their dispute resolution toolkit.

In his closing remarks, President Li Dong noted that CIETAC’s development and international influence have grown steadily in recent years. As Chinese enterprises set sail to explore overseas markets, CIETAC has actively expanded its service network abroad. Through professional and efficient arbitration services, CIETAC helps Chinese enterprises move forward steadily on the international stage, grow in scale and strength, and build a solid last line of defense for enhancing compliance management and mitigating risks, thereby becoming a vital legal force driving the globalization of China’s economy and trade. He expressed his sincere gratitude to CIETAC for organizing such specialized conferences for Chinese enterprises.

（Closing Remarks by President Li Dong）

The corporate representatives unanimously agreed that this symposium helped their companies gain a deeper understanding of the arbitration system and CIETAC’s arbitration practices, enhanced their ability to mitigate risks overseas, and provided effective legal support for compliant overseas operations. They also expressed their hope that CIETAC would organize more such events to support the healthy development of Chinese enterprises abroad.

Prior to the meeting, the CIETAC delegation paid a special visit to the CCPIT Representative Office in Germany.

（A group photo of the CIETAC delegation with the CCPIT representative in Germany）