Post by Singapore International Arbitration Centre

SIAC held its SIAC Annual China Conferences – Shenzhen 2026 on 29 May 2026.   The conference opened with speeches from Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Singapore, Wang Shourui, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee; Secretary of the Work Committee of Qianhai Cooperation Zone; Director of the Administrative Committee of China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qianhai & Shekou Area of Shenzhen, Davinder Singh, SC Chairman, SIAC, and Gloria Lim, CEO, SIAC. SIAC commemorated the SIAC Shenzhen (Arbitration) Working Group with a plaque unveiling ceremony. The programme was moderated by Donghui Shen, Strategy and Development Manager (China), SIAC   The programme featured an insightful fireside chat and interactive Q&A titled ‘Powering the Future of International Arbitration’ Lucy Reed, President, SIAC Court of Arbitration, which was moderated by Tianyu MA.   The programme followed with a panel moderated by Cunyuan ZHANG, Director & Head (China), SIAC, featuring speakers Cheng Zhong, Fu Chaohui, Basil Lee, 林贤伟 MCIArb, and Vera Z. The panel discussed the topic Powering the Future: Advanced Industries, Emerging Markets, and New Frontiers in Global Dispute Resolution.   The conference concluded with the Testing the Boundaries of Third-Party Funding: an SIAC Mock Hearing on potential conflicts and security for costs, that was moderated by Dr Yue ZHAO, Counsel (Team Lead), SIAC, and Xuanzhong Wang, Counsel, SIAC, and featured speakers, Theng Fong Hee (许廷芳), Mariana Zhong, APAC Lead, YSIAC Council, Xin Liu, Matthew Townsend, Haomin (Michael) Zhang, Members, YSIAC Council.   We would also like to thank the following sponsors: Commerce & Finance Law Offices, Helmsman LLC - Advocates & Solicitors, Rajah & Tann Asia and Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm   Finally, we express our appreciation to Maxwell Chambers as our supporting organisation as well as L COUNCIL as our media partner.   We are very grateful to our distinguished speakers and attendees who contributed to the success of our SIAC Annual China Conferences – Shenzhen 2026.