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Source: Substack

China Expands International Commercial Courts to Handle Cross-Border Trade Disputes

China has expanded its network of China International Commercial Courts (CICCs) and dispute-resolution infrastructure since 2018 to handle rising cross-border commercial cases. The national-level court has concluded 37 cases worth over RMB 13.8 billion ($2 billion), while 18 local intermediate courts have established municipal-level CICCs. A Jamestown Foundation study notes that empirical research shows mixed findings regarding domestic bias, with factors like state-owned joint ventures influencing outcomes.

China–UAE News
Source: Fast Company Middle East

UAE Expands China Industrial Ties and Signs Energy Infrastructure Pact

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded bilateral talks in Shanghai targeting partnerships with Chinese industrial automation and robotics manufacturers. Concurrently at WETEX 2026, DEWA International signed an energy infrastructure pact with China Energy International Group among four global MoUs. The initiatives establish frameworks for joint investments and technology transfer to the Gulf.

China–UAE News
Source: Asian Legal Business

UAE Law Firm Habib Al Mulla Opens Office in Shanghai

UAE-based law and business advisory firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has established an office in Shanghai to provide business consulting services. The office represents the first Arab law firm entry into the Chinese market, aiming to connect Chinese investors with Middle East opportunities and guide UAE cross-border deals.

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