Research on Innovative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Belt and Road Investment Disputes: A Case Study of the RCEP Regional Dispute Resolution Mechanism

Jiani Li

2025

Abstract

Frequent investment disputes among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member states have exposed the inefficiencies of traditional mechanisms, including procedural delays, fragmented rules, and weak enforcement. Notable issues include the lengthy procedures of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the absence of a unified mediation framework. This study examines the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) dispute resolution mechanism, extracting its core features-such as consultation prioritization, flexible forum selection, and differentiated treatment for developing nations-to evaluate its applicability. Building on this analysis, the paper proposes an innovative BRI dispute resolution framework. At the principal level, it emphasizes fairness, balanced interests, and cooperation-oriented governance. Structurally, it advocates establishing a permanent multi-lateral institution, implementing tiered arbitration procedures, and leveraging blockchain technology to enhance cross-border enforcement. These recommendations aim to address systemic deficiencies and improve global governance efficacy.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Li J. (2025). Research on Innovative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Belt and Road Investment Disputes: A Case Study of the RCEP Regional Dispute Resolution Mechanism. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS; ISBN 978-989-758-785-6, SciTePress, pages 606-610. DOI: 10.5220/0014393900004859

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icplss25,
author={Jiani Li},
title={Research on Innovative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Belt and Road Investment Disputes: A Case Study of the RCEP Regional Dispute Resolution Mechanism},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS},
year={2025},
pages={606-610},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014393900004859},
isbn={978-989-758-785-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS
TI - Research on Innovative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Belt and Road Investment Disputes: A Case Study of the RCEP Regional Dispute Resolution Mechanism
SN - 978-989-758-785-6
AU - Li J.
PY - 2025
SP - 606
EP - 610
DO - 10.5220/0014393900004859
PB - SciTePress