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MBDs regularly inflame dormant conflicts left over from colonial border-making, particularly as interest in new oil and gas exploitation grows. Such contestation can, in turn…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224215
ISSN: 2633-304X
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In 2011, the new Arbitration Ordinance took effect in Hong Kong. This paper aims to discuss the new features on maritime arbitration.
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In 2011, the new Arbitration Ordinance took effect in Hong Kong. This paper aims to discuss the new features on maritime arbitration.
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The relevant provisions of the Arbitration Ordinance 2011 and the legal cases are examined.
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Hong Kong is a first class maritime arbitration centre in the Asia Pacific Region.
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This paper is one of the very few general reviews of the maritime arbitration under the Arbitration Ordinance 2011.
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Some 200 Chinese fishing boats have converged on the island, which the Philippines claims are maritime militia -- fishing crews deployed by Beijing as irregular forces…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243045
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This outlines an expanded scope of operations for the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA)'s patrol boats across China’s claimed jurisdictional waters, and authorises the MSA to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261804
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The outlook for deepening defence links between Japan and Malaysia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200674
ISSN: 2633-304X
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COLOMBIA/NICARAGUA: Maritime tensions may endure
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES268767
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A sweeping victory for the Philippines has dismantled any legal basis for expansive Chinese claims across much of the South China Sea.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212418
ISSN: 2633-304X
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New military activities in the South China Sea.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235657
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Edwin H.W. Chan and Henry C.H. Suen
Unfamiliar with the Chinese culture and ways of doing business, foreign architects/engineers/contractors (AEC) firms will encounter differences with the local parties. With…
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Purpose
Unfamiliar with the Chinese culture and ways of doing business, foreign architects/engineers/contractors (AEC) firms will encounter differences with the local parties. With reference to the characteristics of Chinese culture on disputes, this paper studies the problem areas of dispute and of resolving disputes in international construction projects in China. The objectives are to: examine the fundamentals of Chinese culture and ways of doing business; examine the characteristics of international projects and investigate any differences in the dispute problems arising from China International Projects; identify the most popular dispute resolution mechanism(s) for international projects in China; and recommend possible ways to reduce and resolve disputes of these projects.
Design/methodology/approach
After literature review, a questionnaire was designed for face‐to‐face interviews with 40 practitioners to collect their opinions.
Findings
The results show that the problem areas giving rise to disputes are mainly related to contractual matters. To reflect the characteristics of international projects in China, cultural and legal matters are also found to be the sources of problem. Arbitration is the most popular method, after negotiation, for resolving disputes in international construction projects in China.
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The number of interviewees in this study could be improved and further study could include experts in Mainland China.
Originality/value
There is not much literature on dispute resolution management for international construction projects in China, with particular reference to cultural differences. This paper offers an invaluable reference for those foreign AEC firms interested in joining international projects in China.
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