This study vindicates similarities and differences of hybrid process of arbitration and mediation between China and Malaysia. Both countries develop hybrid processes combining arbitration with mediation in their own cultural soils. The Chinese dispute resolver plays the dual role of arbitrator and mediator during the proceedings of hybrid process of arbitration and mediation. On the other hand, a different arbitrator plays the role of mediator, if conciliation fails in Malaysia. On the other hand, judges are allowed to act as mediator during the proceeding in China and Malaysia.
Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Taoism-Confucianism and Arbitration-Mediation in China
Ⅲ. Shari ah and Arbitration-Mediation in Malaysia
Ⅳ. Two Cultures of Arbitration-Mediation in China and Malaysia
Ⅴ. Conclusion