A Syrian businessman (L) and a Chinese merchant (R) shake hands under the efforts of a Pakistani mediator (second from left) in the mediation office in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Yiwu city in East China's Zhejiang province, home to the world's leading small commodities market, has adopted a mediation system with foreign mediators participating in commercial disputes involving foreigners. 

The foreign mediators are all volunteers and passionate about their work. They've been a good help to solve trade disputes between international businessmen and Chinese merchants. The mediation mode initiated by Yiwu has played an active role in establishing a trade system centered on integrity and the promotion of a harmonious local market.