The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) held a meeting Friday to celebrate an arbitration expert being awarded a Swedish royal order.

The expert, Tang Houzhi, was awarded the "Commander of the Royal Order of the Polar Star" by Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf on Tuesday, for his contribution to international business arbitration, to enhancing arbitration cooperation between China and Sweden and to enhancing bilateral friendship.

This was the first time someone from an international arbitration circle has won the order.

Tang, vice chairman of CIETAC, has drafted and finalized international laws for the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law as a representative of Chinese government.

The "Commander of the Royal Order of the Polar Star" was established in the 1700's, awarding Swedes who make contributions in public services, science and literature or foreigners who contributed both to international communities and Sweden in these areas.

Sweden is the third country China has chosen to deal with in international business arbitration.

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