With APEC on the horizon, Shenzhen recently hosted the 2026 FDI Moot Global Rounds, organised by the SCIA.

This is the first time the Global Rounds of one of the world's three premier international moot competitions has landed in China. We welcomed 72 university teams from 33 countries and regions, nearly 400 students, and 182 investment arbitration experts from 37 jurisdictions as arbitrators.

Over five days, participants grappled with sophisticated international investment law issues and experienced Shenzhen as a vibrant hub for the global arbitration community. Beyond the hearing rooms, young legal talents from diverse legal traditions and cultural backgrounds connected and shared their perspectives on Shenzhen and SCIA.