Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (Guangzhou Court of International Arbitration, hereinafter referred to as “GZAC” or the “Commission”) was established by the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality on August 29, 1995. Guangzhou was one of the first seven pilot cities nationwide to set up civil and commercial arbitration institutions after the promulgation of the Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China. In 2025, the Commission completed its institutional reform, transforming from a public institution managed with reference to the Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China into a public-benefit non-profit legal entity, and formed its new arbitration committee in January 2026. The Commission has branches in Dongguan, Zhongshan, Chaozhou, the Fourth Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (Kokdala City), and the Twelfth Division (Urumqi City). The Commission has repeatedly been listed in the Chinese Arbitration Credibility Appraisal as one of the “Top 10 Nationwide Arbitration Institutions” and one of the “Top 10 Foreign-Related Service Institutions”, and has been selected for the Ministry of Justice’s first batch of Cultivation Projects for First-Class International Arbitration Institutions with Chinese Characteristics. Its business scale and internationalization level rank among the top arbitration institutions nationwide.

Upholding the development philosophy of “Shaping the Future through Credibility and Innovation” and remaining committed to the vision of “Dedicated to providing the optimal resolution for every dispute”, the Commission is dedicated to forging a first-class team of talents and building a world-class arbitration institution with Chinese characteristics. In accordance with the Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Articles of Association of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, the Provisions on the Administration of Arbitrator Qualifications of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, and other relevant regulations, the Commission hereby calls for global applications for the 7th Panel of Arbitrators.

I. Scope of Application

Any professional, domestic or overseas, who meets the eligibility requirements set forth in Article II below may apply (incumbent arbitrators on the 6th panel must reapply and participate in this selection).

II. Eligibility Requirements

(I) Basic Requirements

1. Meeting the requirements set forth in Articles 21 and 22 of the Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China (Click the link below to download the Appendix 1).

2. Meeting the requirements set forth in Article 2 of the Management Rules on Qualification of Arbitrators of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (Click the link below to download Appendix 2).

(II) Preferred Qualifications

1. Fifteen years or more of practical legal work experience in civil and commercial adjudication and enforcement, full-time legal practice, or related fields.

2. Substantial theoretical achievements and practical results in dispute resolution fields such as litigation, arbitration, mediation, facilitation of negotiations, and expert evaluation.

3. Employed by a renowned law school or a large-scale and well-known enterprise in domestic or overseas, or currently practicing as a senior lawyer qualified in multiple jurisdictions.

4. Outstanding contributions and industry influence in specialized fields such as finance, capital markets, economic and trade, construction engineering, international investment, maritime and admiralty, intellectual property, energy, aviation, biomedical, high-tech, artificial intelligence, and sports, culture and entertainment.

5. Practical experience and achievements in cross-border commercial dispute resolution and cross-border recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.

6. Ability to use English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, or other foreign languages as working languages.

(III) Other Requirements

Applicants from Chinese Mainland who, according to relevant policies or requirements of their employing units, need to obtain approval or consent shall complete such approval or consent formalities.

III. Selection Process

(I) Application and Arbitrator Aptitude Assessment (Click the link below to download Appendix 3)

Domestic applicants are required to submit their applications via the application system and are encouraged to voluntarily participate in the Arbitrator Aptitude Assessment (URL: https://zcyxp.gziac.cn, click the link below to download Appendix 4). Please complete the application before 24:00 on May 31, 2026.

Applicants from Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Taiwan Province of China, and overseas (foreign jurisdictions) may submit their applications through the application system (URL: https://zcyselect.gziac.cn, click the link below to download the Appendix 5: Guidelines for Application to the 7th Panel of Arbitrators of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission) or by email (gzacpublic@gzac.org, click the link below to download the Attachment 6: Application Form for Arbitrators). Please complete the application before 24:00 on June 15, 2026.

The Commission does not accept paper application materials.

(II) Comprehensive Evaluation

The Commission will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the application materials and determine the applicants for the next stage of the selection process based on the evaluation results.

(III) Nomination and Assessment Meeting (click the link below to download the Appendix 7: Detailed Procedures)

The Commission shall, as needed, arrange for applicants who pass the comprehensive evaluation to attend the Nomination and Assessment Meeting. The Commission will comprehensively consider the application materials, the performance in the Nomination and Assessment Meeting, background checks, and the Commission’s operational needs to select the list of arbitrators to be appointed.

(IV) Approval of the Roster

The list of proposed arbitrators shall be reviewed by the plenary meeting of the Commission. Upon approval, they shall be appointed as arbitrators of the 7th Panel of the Commission and enrolled in the 7th Roster of Arbitrators.

 IV. Other Matters

Applicants shall fill in the information truthfully and ensure that the materials provided are authentic, complete, and accurate. Those not selected in this renewal will not receive a separate reply from the Commission.

The Commission reserves the final right of interpretation regarding matters related to this arbitrator renewal process.

This announcement is hereby made.

Contact for Application Materials: Secretary Yang, 020-83283784

Contact for IT Support: Secretary Zhou, 020-83282175

Email: gzacpublic@gzac.org

Announcement of GZAC on the Renewal of the 7th Panel of Arbitrators (Appendix 1-5, Appendix 7）.pdf

Announcement of GZAC on the Renewal of the 7th Panel of Arbitrators (Appendix 6).docx

Guangzhou Arbitration Commission

May 11, 2026