ICDPASO Successfully Held “TA-PASO” Roundtable Dialogue on Prevention and ADR in Cultural Sector

BEIJING, Mar. 7, 2025 - TA-PASO” Roundtable Dialogue on Prevention and ADR in Cultural Industry was successfully held in Beijing, hosted by the Secretariat of the International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Settlement Organization (ICDPASO), and co-organized by Dongcheng District Bureau of Justice of Beijing Municipality and the China Television Drama Production Industry Association. With the theme of "Flexible Mechanisms in Prevention and ADR in Cultural Industry", more than 20 experts, scholars and representatives of industries and enterprises from the fields of law and culture attended and made speeches at the dialogue. Ms. SHEN Peilan, Secretary General of ICDPASO, delivered an opening speech, expressing her warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to all the guests.

During the keynote speeches, Mr. ZHANG Zheng (ICDPASO Arbitrator), Vice President of China Academy Of Arbitration Law, made an in-depth analysis of the common legal issues and development trends of film and television co-operation. Ms. FEI Anling (ICDPASO Mediator), Professor of Civil and Commercial Law and Comparative Private Law, China University of Political Science and Law, emphasized the importance of building a systematic mechanism for dispute prevention and resolution to enhance China’s cultural global influence. Ms. HAN Weijie, Dongcheng District Bureau of Justice of Beijing Municipality, shared experiences on supporting ADR in Beijing’s cultural industry in facilitating the flourishing of a premier city.

At the free discussion session, Ms. ZHAO Mingzhu (ICDPASO mediator), Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm, Ms. WANG Hui, Partner at Beijing Zongheng Law Firm, Mr. ZHAO Liang, Director of General Department of Dongcheng District Cultural Promotion Center, Mr. WANG Jun, Chief Partner at Beijing TA Law Firm, Ms. ZHOU Wen, Director of Domestic CasesDivision and Secretary-Generalofthe Tianjin Sub-Commission of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, Ms. GENG Di, Case Manager atCase Management Division of theChina Maritime Arbitration Commissionn, Ms. ZHANG Xi, Chief Representative at Beijing Office of theHong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Ms. Ll Mi, Senior Consultant at Beijing Arbitration Commission, Mr. LIU Chi, Partner at JunZeJunLaw Offices, Ms. WU Ruina, Deputy General Manager at Beijing Dongcheng Culture and Tourism Development Group, Ms. YANG Xinru, General Manager at Legal Services CenterofCOL Group, Ms. LIU Pingping, Head at Dispute Resolution ofLegal Department of Maoyan Entertainment, Mr. YANG Zi, Director of Legal Affairs Commission at China Television Drama Production Industry Association, Ms. ZENG Wenwen, Partner at Beijing Tian Yuan Law Firm, Ms. WANG Xinrui, Lawyer at Beijing Tiantai Law Firm, Mr. TIAN Chuan, Secretary-General of Beijing Entertainment Law Societydiscussed on topicsincluding building an integrated framework for international cultural investment, legal guarantees, and dispute resolution, the future of third-party review and arbitration in cultural disputes, and strategies to support cultural enterprises in "going global" and "bringing in" investments, promoting industry development.

In the closing session, Ms. ZHANG Yuejiao, Honorary Chairperson of ICDPASO, First Chinese Judge and Former Chairperson on the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the co-organizers and the speakers for their support, and spoke highly of the results of the Dialogue. She stated that ICDPASO is willing to work together with all parties to contribute more to the prosperity of Beijing's cultural industry.

The event was chaired by Mr. Jason JIA, Director of ICDPASO’s General Affairs Department. In the future, ICDPASO will continue to give full play to its own advantages, strengthen cooperation and communication with all parties, and jointly promote the continuous improvement of the dispute prevention and resolution mechanism in the cultural industry.