International Investment Law: Theory and Practice

Author: Tang Shumei
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The achievements of the world economy today are closely related to the rapid development of foreign direct investment (FDI). International investment law, which studies FDI, employs unique research methods and is a young, evolving discipline with both theoretical and practical characteristics. FDI is a highly dynamic field, evident in the continuous innovation of investment methods. This not only poses challenges to the development of international investment law but also leaves ample room for further research. This book systematically introduces the content of international investment law from the perspectives of domestic legal norms on FDI in capital-exporting and capital-importing countries, as well as international legal norms. It is characterized by a comprehensive and systematic structure. On this basis, the book places greater emphasis on tracking the development trends of international investment law, promptly reflecting the latest achievements in the field, making it closely aligned with the pulse of the times.
At the same time, the book not only analyzes the current situation where the relevant content of China's existing foreign investment legal system cannot fully meet the needs of investment law development, globalization, and the obligations China should undertake after joining the WTO, from the perspective of the development of international investment law, but also explores the problems in China's foreign investment legislation and practice from the framework structure of foreign investment legislation and its coordination with other domestic legal systems. It points out the direction for future reform and development of China's foreign investment legal system, combining theory and practice.
The book not only elaborates on macro-theoretical issues of international investment law but also conducts a micro-examination of specific systems, particularly the legal system of foreign-invested enterprises. Therefore, it also has operational characteristics.