Zhiheng News | ************e Weimin of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court visited Zhiheng Urumqi to discuss new opportunities for arbitration services

On November 3, 2025, Xie Weimin, Director of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court, and his delegation visited

in Urumqi for a symposium and exchange. The leaders attending the event included: Xie Weimin, Chief Legal Counsel of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court and Director of the Kashgar Branch; Chen Siwei, Deputy Secretary-General of the Kashgar Branch; and Chen Yuming, Legal Counsel of the Kashgar Branch. Liu Ju, Secretary of the Zhiheng Urumqi Party Branch, hosted and presided over the entire session.

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Attorney Liu Ju led Dean Xie Weimin and his delegation on a tour of the law firm’s public reception area.

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Delivering a welcome address

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Liu Ju, Secretary of the Urumqi Party Branch of Zhiheng and Senior Equity Partner

At the outset of the event, Secretary Liu Ju, on behalf of Zhiheng Urumqi Law Firm, extended a warm welcome to Dean Xie Weimin and his delegation. In his welcoming address, he stated that the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre, as the first arbitration institution established in China following the country’s reform and opening-up, has consistently been at the forefront of the internationalization of Chinese arbitration. The establishment of the Kashgar Branch represents a significant initiative to support the Belt and Road Initiative and holds great importance for promoting the development of arbitration-related legal services in western China.

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Subsequently, Secretary Liu introduced Zhiheng’s development journey, strategic objectives, and management system. Relying on the support of its headquarters, Zhiheng Urumqi and Zhiheng Kashgar have taken root and flourished in Xinjiang, upholding Zhiheng’s philosophy of “unity of knowledge and action, steady progress toward lasting success.” With a customer-centric approach and market orientation, they are contributing Shenzhen’s expertise to the rule of law and service development in Xinjiang.

Leader's speech

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Xie Weimin, Chief Legal Counsel of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre and Director of its Kashgar Branch

In his subsequent address, Dean Xie Weimin expressed his gratitude for Zhiheng’s warm hospitality, noting that his visit to Zhiheng’s Urumqi office served two purposes: first, to introduce the basic information and development of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre; and second, to engage in extensive exchanges with lawyers, so that together they can contribute to supporting Chinese enterprises in their global expansion. He pointed out that the Kashgar Branch, leveraging the International Court of Arbitration’s global resources and professional expertise, and taking into account Kashgar’s unique geographical advantages, is committed to providing high‑quality arbitration services to Xinjiang and the broader Central Asian region.

Innovative Development of International Commercial Arbitration under the Belt and Road Initiative and the Role of Lawyers

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Xie Weimin, Director of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre

Subsequently, President Xie Weimin introduced the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court’s six internationalization and institutional development initiatives. He explained that the Court supports the “Going West” strategy and has established multiple representative offices across Xinjiang. At the same time, the Kashgar Branch continues to grow; he highlighted several landmark cases handled by the branch, including the first-ever arbitration hearing, the first mediation case, the amicable resolution of a share‑based earn‑out dispute, and the online settlement of foreign‑related trade disputes.

Chen Yuming, Legal Counsel of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre

Chen Yuming, legal advisor of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre, introduced the institutional rule innovations of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre. First, we uphold the principle of party autonomy, promote innovation in both procedural and institutional mechanisms, further optimize arbitration fees by standardizing fee structures and rates for both domestic and foreign-related cases, simplifying the fee framework, lowering fee levels, and implementing fee caps. At the same time, arbitration efficiency continues to improve.

Chen Sīwéi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre

Chen Sīwéi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre, explained practical negotiation strategies for arbitration clauses. An effective arbitration clause should include a clear expression of intent to submit disputes to arbitration, the subject matter of the arbitration, and the designated arbitral institution. Design of arbitration clauses: Consider factors such as applicable law, cultural context, arbitration costs, interim measures, and enforcement.

Symposium and exchange

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During the interactive session at the symposium, the attending lawyers raised questions regarding the selection of the arbitration venue, the credibility of arbitration, and specific practical considerations, to which the branch’s leadership provided thorough, item-by-item responses. The on-site interaction was lively, and the exchange proved highly productive.

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Group photo session

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Following the symposium, the participants posed for a group photo. Both sides expressed their commitment to taking this exchange as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation in the field of arbitration-related legal services, and to jointly provide high-quality legal services to Chinese enterprises expanding overseas and to facilitate economic and trade exchanges between China and countries along the Belt and Road.

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Through this exchange, Zhiheng Urumqi and the Kashgar Branch of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Centre have deepened their mutual understanding, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation. Both parties unanimously agreed that strengthening exchanges and cooperation between law firms and arbitration institutions is of great significance for promoting the development of diversified dispute-resolution mechanisms in western China, optimizing the business environment, and assisting Chinese enterprises in expanding overseas.