Book contents
- The Mediation System of China from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
- The Mediation System of China from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Part IIntroduction
- Part IIFoundation
- Part IIILegal Framework of Mediation in China
- Part IVChinese Mediation in Action
- 5Global and China’s ADR Movement
- 6Case Study One
- 7Case Study Two
- Appendix I: Glossary of Chinese Terms
- References
- Index
7 - Case Study Two
Two Sides of Mediation in the Grassroots Society of China
from Part IV - Chinese Mediation in Action
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 23 October 2025
Book contents
- The Mediation System of China from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
- The Mediation System of China from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Part IIntroduction
- Part IIFoundation
- Part IIILegal Framework of Mediation in China
- Part IVChinese Mediation in Action
- 5Global and China’s ADR Movement
- 6Case Study One
- 7Case Study Two
- Appendix I: Glossary of Chinese Terms
- References
- Index
Summary
Chapter 7 explores the dual facets of mediation in the grassroots society of China, particularly within the context of a developed city. Through fieldwork in the T District Court in southwest China, this chapter illustrates how mediators leverage their skills and local wisdom to navigate complex cases while interacting with government officials. The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the judicial ecology in grassroots society, highlighting the role of social connections (guanxi) and the everyday interactions between judges and local authorities. It further discusses two detailed case studies, emphasising both the advantages and drawbacks of mediation. These insights contribute to understanding the nuanced application of mediation in a modern urban context, reflecting on its effectiveness, challenges and the interplay between formal legal structures and local customs.
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