⚖️ Dispute resolution
Law on People's Mediation of the PRC (2011) · Yalla China
قانون الوساطة في تسوية النزاعات (2011) / Law on Mediation of Disputes (2011)
Enacted: 2010-08-28 ✅ Effective: 2011-01-01
📝 Overview
Regulates the people's mediation system in China as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism outside courts in a fast and informal manner.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Law on People's Mediation (2011) provides: (1) Mediation committees: exist at residential community, village, and workplace levels; (2) Voluntary: mediation is voluntary and free of charge; (3) Mediation agreement: binding if signed by both parties; (4) Agreement enforcement: registration of mediation agreement at court gives it force of enforceable court judgment; (5) Scope: covers minor civil disputes such as neighborhood, labor, and consumer disputes.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When a minor dispute arises in China, try mediation first before resorting to courts. Mediation is faster, cheaper, and preserves relationships.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026