On June 24, 2026, the High-Level Conference on Supply Chain Compliance and Dispute Prevention and Settlement—a flagship event of the forth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE)—was held at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing’s Shunyi District.

Co-hosted by the International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Settlement Organization (ICDPASO) and the Belt and Road International Legal Services Association (BRILSA), the conference was themed “Linking the World, Aligning Law and Commerce: Fostering a New Ecosystem for International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Settlement”. The event brought together authoritative representatives from judicial bodies, business associations, universities, and legal sectors worldwide for high-level discussions on global supply chain compliance and cross-border commercial dispute resolution. As a supporting unit, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm played an active role in the conference. Zhengming Li, Executive Committee Member, Director of the Professional Committee of Alternative Dispute Resolution Law, and Senior Arbitrator, together with Chao Li, Deputy Director of the Professional Committee of Alternative Dispute Resolution Law, attended the event.

During the opening ceremony, speakers from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, and the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution delivered remarks, reaching a consensus on building commercial dispute prevention mechanisms amid global supply chain restructuring. Closely aligned with CISCE’s core mission, the agenda drew on the platform’s neutrality and global reach. Discussions were organized around three pillars—Supply Chain Compliance Governance, Dispute Prevention & Settlement, and International Legal Cooperation—directly addressing major challenges such as cross-border dispute resolution and supply chain risk management.

Zhengming Li noted that the conference brought together key players from the global legal and business sectors, offering a high-quality platform for advancing cross-border commercial dispute prevention and settlement. The exchanges on cutting-edge practices and institutional developments hold significant practical and industry-wide value. As global supply chains undergo profound shifts, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms—arbitration and mediation in particular—are becoming increasingly vital. They offer distinct advantages in reducing corporate dispute-related costs, ensuring supply chain stability, and preserving cross-border commercial partnerships. Building on this conference, our firm will strengthen collaboration with ICDPASO and industry partners to further enhance our cross-border dispute resolution capabilities, helping clients prevent and mitigate complex international trade risks.

Chao Li noted that the cutting-edge discussions on supply chain compliance and dispute resolution precisely address the core legal needs of Chinese enterprises expanding overseas. Supply chain disputes often directly disrupt business operations—making efficient, flexible alternative solutions essential for supply chain stability. Moving forward, our team will turn the consensus and insights from this conference into practices, refining compliance and dispute resolution services for various supply chain scenarios to deliver targeted legal support for enterprises going global.

As a comprehensive law firm specializing in cross-border commercial legal services, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm stays focused on the legal needs and dispute resolution challenges encountered throughout the global supply chain. Its active engagement as a co-partner at this conference underscores its rising influence in international commercial dispute prevention and settlement. The firm’s Professional Committee of Alternative Dispute Resolution Law has long been dedicated to both the practice and research of mediation, arbitration, and related mechanisms, offering end-to-end legal services from compliance risk control and dispute early warning to cross-border dispute resolution. With seasoned teams and extensive experience in the Belt and Road cross-border investment, maritime disputes, and international trade compliance, the firm is equipped to cover legal needs at every stage of the global supply chain.

Moving Forward, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm will further strengthen its focus on international commercial dispute resolution and supply chain compliance. Drawing on its global service network and professional capabilities, the firm will actively engage in industry collaboration and institutional development—helping enterprises at home and abroad mitigate legal risks while contributing its expertise to a more efficient and inclusive ecosystem for international commercial dispute prevention and settlement.

Attorneys Profiles

Zhengming Li

Executive Committee Member, Senior Partner, Senior Arbitrator

Tel: +86 139 1151 7321

Email: lizhengming@zlwd.com

Practice Areas: Financial Insurance, Dispute Resolution, Entrepreneur & Sports Law

Chao Li

Partner (Beijing Headquarters)

Tel: +86 188 1131 5782

Email: lichao@zlwd.com

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution