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The subject of investment relationships between the European Union and China is an increasingly vital topic to understand, yet academic literature has until now been underexplored. Bringing together expert contributors, this book provides a critical analysis of the current law and policy between the EU and China, which will prove to be vital in the field of international economic law. Divided into three parts, this book deals with the key issues of the EU-China investment partnership and its implications, both internally and internationally. Each chapter in China-European Union Investment Relationships covers a core theme of the subject of international economic law, including competition law, financial regulation, economic integration and dispute resolution. Covering the key topics in the area, and drawing diverse perspectives into a single collection, this book is an important resource for scholars and practitioners in legal and policy fields, and will be invaluable for students of trade and investment law to understand in more detail human rights and environmental law and policy. Contributors include: J. Baumgartner, J. Chaisse, N.B. Duong, D. Freeman, M. Hodgson, J. Hu, J. Jemielniak, C.-C. Kao, P. Kerneis, D.J. Lewis, F. Lupo-Pasini, E. Neframi, F.D. Simões, V.V. Thien, C. Titi, C.-H. Wu

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'This is a first-rate book on how to comprehend and approach China-EU investment relationships. Professor Julien Chaisse and the contributors, through political economics, international relations and international law perspectives, offer thought-provoking insights of the history, present and future of these relationships. The book presents comprehensive and convincing arguments on a number of important aspects of these relationships, including the negotiation of an investment treaty and the reform of the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism. It is an indispensable reference for national and international policymakers, legal practitioners and scholars in the field of international investment and trade law.' -- Manjiao Chi, University of International Business and Economics, China 'Unlike the multilateral trade system sponsored by the WTO, the international investment regime is governed either by bilateral agreements or simply by domestic law. China and the EU are the two most important investors and host country (area) for each other. The rapid increase of FDI needs a comprehensive agreement to navigate it in a consistent and predictable way. The current book China-European Union Investment Relationships anticipates the forthcoming negotiations and examines the legal positions from which both parties will begin their negotiations. In so doing, this book provides stakeholders, such as policymakers, academics and the general public, with a roadmap to the issues raised in the forthcoming negotiations.' -- Jiaxiang Hu, Koguan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 'This book is a highly timely contribution to understanding the chances and challenges of the ongoing EU-China investment treaty negotiations that have gained predominant importance in shaping the future standard of international investment protection at times where the US administration increasingly falls out of international economic relations. It explains the political, legal and economic issues informing the negotiations, discusses substantive concerns and examines approaches to regulate the controversial dispute settlement mechanism. The cooperation between Western and Chinese scholars makes it a particularly valuable resource that provides not only new insight for experienced investment lawyers but is also suitable for non-experts interested in understanding the process of negotiations and its challenges.' -- Gudrun Monika Zagel, University of Salzburg, Austria

`This is a first-rate book on how to comprehend and approach China-EU investment relationships. Professor Julien Chaisse and the contributors, through political economics, international relations and international law perspectives, offer thought-provoking insights of the history, present and future of these relationships. The book presents comprehensive and convincing arguments on a number of important aspects of these relationships, including the negotiation of an investment treaty and the reform of the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism. It is an indispensable reference for national and international policy-makers, legal practitioners and scholars in the field of international investment and trade law.' -- Manjiao Chi, University of International Business and Economics, China `Unlike the multilateral trade system sponsored by the WTO, the international investment regime is governed either by bilateral agreements or simply by domestic law. China and EU are the two most important investors and host country (area) for each other. The rapid increase of FDI needs a comprehensive agreement to navigate it in a consistent and predictable way. The current book China-European Union Investment Relationships anticipates the forthcoming negotiations and examines the legal positions from which both parties will begin their negotiations. In so doing, this book provides stakeholders, such as policy makers, academics and the general public, with a roadmap to the issues raised in the forthcoming negotiations.' -- Jiaxiang Hu, Koguan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

`Unlike the multilateral trade system sponsored by the WTO, the international investment regime is governed either by bilateral agreements or simply by domestic law. China and EU are the two most important investors and host country (area) for each other. The rapid increase of FDI needs a comprehensive agreement to navigate it in a consistent and predictable way. The current book China-European Union Investment Relationships anticipates the forthcoming negotiations and examines the legal positions from which both parties will begin their negotiations. In so doing, this book provides stakeholders, such as policy makers, academics and the general public, with a roadmap to the issues raised in the forthcoming negotiations.' -- Jiaxiang Hu, Koguan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

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Edited by Julien Chaisse, Professor, School of Law, City University of Hong Kong, and President, Asia Pacific FDI Forum, Hong Kong SAR

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