The legal notion of "mediation" in civil trials in China

According to Article 93 of the Chinese Civil Procedure Code, the court might undertake voluntary mediation to explain the facts of the case. The court can ask relevant persons and organizations to help in mediation. The mediation agreement must be voluntary and not contradict any legislative rules.
 
If a mediation agreement is achieved, the court must create a document containing the lawsuit request, case facts, and mediation outcome. The judge and clerk sign the mediation document and apply the court seal before sending it to both parties. The mediation document becomes legally binding once both parties sign and receive it.
 
 
In certain circumstances, such as divorce, adoption, or matters that may be implemented quickly, the court may not need to prepare a mediation document, instead recording the agreement in a transcript signed or stamped by all parties and the judge.
 
If mediation fails or one party breaches the agreement before the mediation document is provided, the court must render a quick decision. Mediation aims to settle disagreements swiftly and peacefully while saving both parties time and resources.