Most often, Russian companies choose Chinese arbitration centers, less frequently Russian arbitration courts, and resorting to state courts in Russia and China is the least popular option. Key criteria in the selection process are the nature of the dispute, the amount of the claim, and the convenience of the legal system. Arbitration in China is particularly attractive due to its relative affordability, ease of enforcing judgments in Russia, criminal liability for bad faith conduct, and the lack of significant bias towards foreign parties.