The general arbitration which defined by Article 25 of DSU is an arbitration mechanism that Members may have recourse to whenever necessary within the WTO framework, is an alternative to a panel procedure.

• WTO中的普通仲裁是DSU第25条所确定的、成员在WTO框架内任何必要的时候都可诉诸的、可作为专家组程序替代选择的争端解决手段。