On the afternoon of 30 October 2024, President Ma Zhanjun of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) and his delegation were invited to visit Z. H. Island and were warmly received by Shi Shuan, CEO of Z. H. Island.

October 26, 2024, the academic symposium on "Legal Education and Legal Research Since the Reform and Opening Up" and the commemorative seminar marking the Sichuan University (“SCU”) Law School's 40th anniversary of resuming admissions was grandly held at the SCU Jiang'an Campus. President Ma Zhanjun of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (“APIAC”) was invited to attend and deliver a speech.

On October 15, 2024, the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) officially established APIAC (Japan) in Osaka, Japan. This marks a significant step in APIAC's expansion in the international arbitration sector and underscores the pivotal role of Japan in the field of international arbitration.

On October 28, 2024, the Sino-Foreign Cooperation Sharing Conference: Dialogue with Singapore co-hosted by the Center for China and Globalization Institute of New Economy (CCGINE) and the Singcham Sichuan Center was successfully held. Mr. Ma Zhanjun, President of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Center (APIAC), was invited to attend as a key representative and guest speaker. Other distinguished guests included Mr. Joel Tan Zhien, Consul-General of Singapore in Chengdu; Mr. Zhong Xiaoping, Deputy Director of the CCG and Executive Dean of the CCGINE; Ms. Jessi Lim, Chairman of theSingcham Sichuan Center; and representatives from approximately 30 Chinese and Singaporean companies and institutions.

From October 21 to 25, 2024, Mr. Qiu Yu, Director of the International Exchange Center of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (“APIAC”), visited Seoul, South Korea, as part of a delegation from the Renmin University of China Entrepreneurs & Executive Alumni Club.

On 24 October 2024, APIAC (Malaysia) warmly welcomed Dr. Nudrat E. Piracha, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention (ICADRP), Partner at the renowned Pakistani law firm Samdani Qureshi Aqlaal. Chief Representative of APIAC (Malaysia), Ms. Selena Deng and Deputy Secretary-General of APIAC (Malaysia), Ms. Yong Shun Yee, conducted the reception.

The first Global Industrial Development and Security Forum, themed "New Landscape of Global Development and New Challenges of International Security" was grandly held in Shenzhen on September 19, 2024. The forum, hosted by Renmin University of China (RUC) and organized by the Chenghai Institute of Global Development and Security, RUC, along with the Institute of Advanced Social Sciences (Shenzhen), the School of International Relations, and the School of Global and Area Studies, also featured the unveiling ceremony of the Chenghai Institute of Global Development and Security (Shenzhen), RUC. Mr. Ma Zhanjun, President of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber(“APIAC”), was invited to attend the forum.

On October 17, 2024, Ms. Xinyi Li, Secretary-General of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Center Hong Kong Arbitration Center (“APIAC-HKAC”), met with Mr. David Leung, Senior Counsel, Mr. Jimmy Ma, Barrister, Mr. Adrian J Halkes, Barrister, and Mr. Foster Yim, Barrister, from Liberty Chambers over a luncheon meeting. Established in 2003, Liberty Chambers brings together a team of legal professionals with extensive experience and internationally recognized qualifications, it is renowned for its expertise in dispute resolution, particularly in commercial crime, regulatory matters, and immigration. During the meeting, Ms. Xinyi Li shared the recent developments of APIAC-HKAC, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality and efficiency of its arbitration services to better cater for the needs of international clients. The two parties then engaged in in-depth discussions on how to leverage the legal framework of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“Hong Kong SAR”) to develop arbitration services and collaborate to promote Hong Kong SAR as a preferred seat for international arbitration. Both parties acknowledged the strong support provided by the open and inclusive legal system and the fair and efficient judicial procedures of Hong Kong SAR for arbitration services. The luncheon meeting has fostered a deeper understanding between APIAC-HKAC and Liberty Chambers, with both expressing their commitment to maintaining close communication and working together to enhance the international competitiveness of arbitration services in Hong Kong SAR.

On October 10, 2024, representatives from the Korea Fair Trade Mediation Agency (“Kofair”), investigators Ms. Seok Kyun Bang, Mr. Seung Mi Han, Ms. Yi Song, and Mr. Young Seok Song visited the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Singapore) (“APIAC Singapore”). Mr. Cao Jianxiong, Vice Chairman of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber Hong Kong Arbithation Center (“APIAC-HKAC”), Ms. Shao Zhuoying, Chief representative of APIAC Singapore introduced the global layout of APIAC and highlighted the unique advantages of international arbitration in resolving cross-border commercial disputes. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on fair trade, cross-border commercial dispute mediation, and promoting fair competition among businesses. The Kofair shared its expertise in handling unfair trade disputes and fostering fair market competition. Both sides expressed their intent to strengthen cooperation in areas such as cross-border dispute resolution, corporate compliance, and mediation, with the aim of advancing international commercial dispute resolution mechanisms.

On October 8, 2024, the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Malaysia), hereinafter referred to as “APIAC（Malaysia）” welcomed a delegation from the international strategic consulting firm Secretariat International Malaysia Branch, led by its Director Mr Farid, including Associate Director Ms Elaine Wan and Associate Mr Ong Kay Aun. The meeting was attended by APIAC (Malaysia)’s Chief Representative, Ms. Deng Zhaoying, the Representatives of APIAC (Malaysia), Ms Yin Lingling and Ms Chen Xinqi, the Deputy Secretary-General of APIAC (Malaysia), Ms Yong Shun Yee.

On 1st October 2024, Ms. Iris Pan, the Director of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (“APIAC”) Southeast Asia Development Center, Ms. Deng Zhaoying, the Chief Representative of APIAC (Malaysia) , Ms. Yin Lingling and Ms. Chen xinqi, the Representatives of APIAC (Malaysia), Ms. Yong Shun Yee, the Deputy Secretary-General of APIAC (Malaysia), and Mr. Ray Ong, the Case Counsel of APIAC (Malaysia) were invited to visit Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (“MICCI”). Mr. Lim Chong Ling and Mr. Kim Tan, The Executive Committee of Central Branch of MICCI, , Ms. Harpreet Kaur, the General Manager of MICCI, and Mr. Wayne Shu, the Advocate of MICCI together extended a warm welcome to Ms. Iris Pan and her delegation.

On 27 September 2024, Mr. Oliver Haunch, Partner of Grant Thornton UK LLP（Grant Thornton UK）, Mr. Colin Diss Partner of Grant Thornton UK and Dr. Ian Zhu, Head of China Outbound Investment of Grant Thornton UK visited the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber Hong Kong Arbitration Center (APIAC-HKAC). Mr. Cao Jianxiong, Vice Chairman of APIAC-HKAC, introduced the global presence of APIAC and the unique advantages of international arbitration in resolving cross-border commercial disputes. Both parties had in-depth exchanges on cross-border asset recovery and asset restructuring. With more than 70,000 professionals in 149 countries around the world, Grant Thornton is at the forefront of restructuring and debt advisory services, with £11 billion of debt raised, refinanced and restructured in 2023, according to Dr. Ian Zhu.

On 3 October 2024, the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber Indonesia Board successfully registered its first arbitration award in the South Jakarta District Court. This is the first time that an Indonesian Court grants legal enforceability to an arbitration award rendered by APIAC (Indonesia).

September 21 to 22, 2024, the "Summit Forum and Training Session on International Arbitration and Mediation under a Global Perspective", hosted by the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber Hong Kong Arbitration Center (APIAC-HKAC), was successfully held in Hong Kong, China. This event gathered well-known experts and senior lawyers in the field of international commercial dispute settlement, and offered a rich learning experience combining knowledge and practice insights to participants from various professional associations of the legal industry, prestigious law firms and corporate legal departments.

On 20 September, 2024, Mr Cao Jianxiong, the Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber Hong Kong Arbitration Center，Ms Deng Zhaoying, the Chief Representatives of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Malaysia) ("APIAC (Malaysia)"), Ms Yin Lingling, the Representatives of APIAC (Malaysia), Ms Yong Shun Yee, the Deputy Secretary-General of APIAC (Malaysia) attended the event titled "Elevating Asian Arbitration: The Latest Practice and Prospect in International Arbitration in China and Malaysia", which was co-hosted by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Hong Kong Arbitration Center and the Asian International Arbitration Center (AIAC) in Kuala Lumpur.