Wen Xiang (University of Copenhagen) helds a talk titled „Internet courts and online dispute resolution in China” on the 12th of May, 10:00 am. 

Abstract:

Digitalization of courts and online dispute resolution have been developed actively in recent years in China. Generally, digitalization of courts includes the establishment of internet courts in Hangzhou, Beijing and Guangzhou since 2017. It also includes digital transformation of judicial institutions and litigation services, such as case-filing, court trial, execution, service and preservation can be carried out online to a certain degree, with the help of modern technology like big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and high-tech equipment. Digitalization of courts is considered to help to improve judicial efficiency, contribute to judicial disclosures, provide convenience for people and to establish judicial big data. However, lack of consistent guidelines might undermine the application of digital means in the judiciary.

Wen Xiang, Ph.D, is an associate professor at the Faculty of Law, Uni-versity of Copenhagen. His research and profes-sional interests focus on law and digitalization, dis-pute resolution and China-related topics in an interdisciplinary con-text of law, culture, poli-tics, and economy. Xiang has taught at, inter alia, Harvard Kennedy School, Tsinghua University Law School, Renmin University of China Law School, Sino-Danish Center and University of Warsaw Faculty of Law and Administration. He was a visiting scholar at Duke University School of Law and a research fellow at Centre for International Sustainable Development Law in Canada. He has extensive experience in collaborations with private and public sectors in China and Europe. Xiang has attended law schools in China, Europe, and the U.S., and re-ceived his Ph.D. in Law from the University of Ghent.

The seminar will be broadcasted via Zoom application. Participation is subject to prior registration. The Zoom link of the event will be sent to registered participants via email. Register here.