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1IntroductioCurrently, intational arbitrators have resolved billions of dollars worth disputes.2 Arbitration has played an increasingly vital role in the area of intational commercial disputes resolution.3 Adrian stated that: little doubt that arbitration is now the first-choice method of binding dispute resolution which has largely taken over litigation.It is obvious to see the virtues of arbitration when compared with litigation. Arbitration is more confidential, quicker, and cost-efficient4 and has been widely accepted as one branch of the national judicial system. However, when referring to the mandate of the judges and the arbitrators, there is still an obvious difference— judges derive their jurisdictions from the states while the arbitrators derive their jurisdiction from the parties.5 The result of this distinction is that arbitrators might be regarded to have a closer relationship with the parties, which would put the impartiality and neutrality of the arbitrators in a more sensitive position when they render an award. Meanwhile, arbitrators enjoy great discretion in their decision making process since there is no requirement to publish the arbitration decision and the reasoning.6 According to the statement of Gabriel, arbitrators are decisive element in any arbitration and their ability, expertise, faess and impartiality are the foundation of an arbitration process.7 Moreover, since finality is another important character of arbitration, it could be concluded that having an impartial and neutral arbitrator resolving disputes is a fundamental goal in most counties arbitral systems.