CNR:

General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that developing the rule of law should not only focus on addressing existing issues but also preventing potential problems. What achievements have been made in people's mediation, and what measures will be taken next? Thank you.

Liu Changchun:

I will take this question. Throughout this year, judicial and administrative authorities at all levels have diligently implemented the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee. Following the "Fengqiao model," we have steadfastly advanced the mediation work, fully leveraging its foundational role in resolving conflicts and disputes. On Oct. 8, the MOJ and the Supreme People's Court jointly convened a national conference on mediation, outlining plans for thoroughly studying and implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and ensuring effective mediation in the new era and on the new journey. Specific achievements include:

First, the network of mediation organizations has been continuously strengthened. Nearly 700,000 people's mediation committees have now been established nationwide, forming a comprehensive organizational network covering urban and rural areas, key sectors, and units.

Second, the number of people's mediators continues to grow. China has nearly 3.2 million people's mediators, including over 410,000 full-time mediators. The composition of mediators has been further optimized and their capabilities have been enhanced.

Third, the mediation system and mechanism have seen continuous improvement. The methods of mediation have become more convenient and efficient, and the institutionalization and standardization of the mediation work have been further strengthened.

Fourth, the effectiveness of mediation has been consistently enhanced. From January to September this year, 11.8 million conflicts and disputes were mediated, of which a significant portion were resolved at the grassroots level and before reaching litigation.

In the next phase, judicial and administrative organs will further strengthen the standardized construction of people's mediation organizations, improve the grassroots network of these organizations, and enhance and standardize mediation teams in fields closely related to people's production and life, such as medical care, road traffic, and labor disputes. The training of high-caliber people's mediators will be accelerated, and the building of a full-time mediator team will be vigorously strengthened. Our focus will remain on resolving conflicts and disputes at the grassroots level and in key areas, enhancing the coordination between litigation and mediation, and continually achieving new results in people's mediation. Thank you.