keynote speaker: prof. zhao hong, professor of law, peking university, former member and chairperson of the appellate body of the world trade organization (wto)
Welcome to this keynote session on the evolving role of arbitration in international law. Hosted by the World Arbitration Update in Beijing, this event brings together leading practitioners, academics, and institutional representatives to explore arbitration’s global expansion beyond traditional centers. Speakers highlight the rise of regions like Latin America, Eastern Europe, and China, with the Beijing Arbitration Commission celebrating China’s rapid growth in the field. In her keynote, Professor Zhao Hong reflects on arbitration’s historical roots and its enduring role alongside judicial adjudication, urging the legal community to embrace collaboration, cultural diversity, and legal integration to shape a more balanced and inclusive international order.
