An Chen Bücher

The collection features 24 articles reflecting the author's insights on contemporary issues in international economic law, shaped by China's unique perspective and the experiences of weaker global groups. Divided into six thematic sections, the work addresses topics such as economic sovereignty, China's strategic stance on international economic order, and legislation related to Sino-foreign economic matters. These writings contribute to global academic debates and present a distinct voice that contrasts with dominant Western narratives, emphasizing China's role in the evolving economic landscape.

The book delves into the significant economic, social, and financial transformations that have reshaped rural governance in China over the last two decades. It examines the impacts of these changes on local communities and governance structures, highlighting the interplay between modernization and traditional practices. Through in-depth analysis, it sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by rural areas in adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape.

In short, the 24 selected and representative articles written in English by the author over the past 30-odd years, mainly published in international leading journals and now collected and compiled in this monograph, could be deemed the products of international academic debates. They record, reflect and embody the author’s personal views on a number of contemporary basic issues in international economic law & the international economic order. These personal views with Chinese characteristics are deeply rooted in China’s specific national situation and the common position of the world-wide weak groups, and are significantly and substantially different and independent from some existing voices from strong western powers, which is why the book bears the title “The Voice from China”. On the basis of their specific themes and content, the 24 representative articles are divided into six 1) Jurisprudence of Contemporary International Economic Law; 2) Great Debates on Contemporary Economic Sovereignty; 3) China’s Strategic Position on Contemporary International Economic Order Issues; 4) Divergences on Contemporary Bilateral Investment Treaty; 5) Contemporary China’s Legislation on Sino-Foreign Economic Issues; and 6) Contemporary Chinese Practices on International Economic Disputes (Case Analysis).