Applicable Law; Dispute Resolution i. This Agreement, and all claims, disputes or disagreements arising out of or connected with this Agreement, its validity or any breach thereof, shall be governed by the laws in effect in the State of Texas (excluding conflicts of laws provisions), and to the extent applicable to maritime issues, the maritime laws of the United States (excluding conflict of laws provisions). ii. PHA and Carrier desire to resolve any dispute, which may arise in connection with the Agreement in a timely and efficient manner. The parties therefore agree that the parties will attempt to resolve disputes arising hereunder in accordance with the following procedures. iii. Either party may request the other to attend a meeting for the purpose of resolving any dispute or disagreement arising from the provisions specified in the Agreement. Said meeting shall be held either in person in Houston, Texas, or by telephone within five (5) business days of receipt of written request specifying a brief description of the dispute, the monetary amount involved if known, and the remedies sought. iv. If the matter is not resolved in such meeting, or if such meeting is not held, either party may make written demand to attempt to resolve such dispute by non-binding mediation. Within seven (7) days after service of written notice on the other party demanding mediation, the parties in dispute shall jointly agree upon a mediator, and within thirty (30) days thereafter the parties shall undertake such mediation in Houston, Texas. In no event shall the parties be obligated to pursue mediation that does not resolve the issue within thirty
Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution 11.1 The execution, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the PRC. 11.2 The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from the interpretation or performance through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation, each party can submit such matter to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (“CIETAC”) for arbitration. The arbitration shall follow the then current rules of CIETAC, and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Chinese and shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon the Parties. This article shall not be affected by the termination or elimination of this Agreement. 11.3 In case of any disputes arising out of the interpretation and performance of this Agreement or any pending arbitration of such dispute, each Party shall continue to perform their obligations under this Agreement, except for the matters in dispute.