The Arbitration Law of ROC Article 13

An arbitrator appointed in an arbitration agreement may be replaced if that arbitrator becomes unable to serve as a result of death or any other cause, or refuses to act as an arbitrator, or unduly delays the performance of arbitral duties. In the event that the parties fail to agree upon a replacement, either party may petition an arbitration institution or the court for replacement.If an arbitrator appointed by one party becomes unable to serve as a result of any of the circumstances set out in the preceding paragraph, the other party may, by notice, request the party to appoint a replacement within fourteen days from the date of receipt of the notice. However, the presiding arbitrator appointed pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 9 shall not be affected.Where the requested party fails to appoint a replacement within the specified period in the preceding paragraph, the requesting party may petition an arbitration institution or the court for replacement.Where an arbitrator appointed by an arbitration institution or the court becomes unable to serve as a result of any of the circumstances set out in the paragraph 1, the institution or the court may, upon petition or ex officio, appoint a replacement.If the presiding arbitrator becomes unable to serve for any of the reasons set out in paragraph 1, the court may, upon petition or ex officio, appoint a replacement.