International Economic Law Case Comments

Author: Wang Chuanli
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Preface to the Book
International Economic Law is not only an independent legal discipline but also a highly applied one. In the study of international economic law, it is particularly important to integrate knowledge and apply it in practice. This book is one of the publications resulting from the "2002 Educational Teaching Reform Project of Beijing Municipal Education Commission on Case Teaching of International Economic Law." To better fulfill this project, we emphasized the following features in the writing of this textbook:
First, selecting real cases. To make the textbook more accurately reflect the reality of international economic legal disputes, we chose typical real cases that have occurred internationally, including those in China, so that students can gain an understanding and comprehension of the legal disputes frequently encountered in related fields.
Second, in terms of the order of chapters, we adopted the sequence commonly used in most textbooks—International Trade Law, International Investment Law, International Financial Law, and International Tax Law—so that this textbook can be used in conjunction with most existing textbooks.
Third, each case is structured into three parts and written in the following order: 【Main Legal Issues Involved in This Case】, 【Facts and Rulings】, and 【Legal Analysis】. The purpose of this design is to enable students not only to understand the basic situation of the case but also to learn about the rulings made by relevant authorities and the legal basis for those rulings, thereby developing their case analysis skills.
Fourth, we provide a relatively detailed explanation of the fundamental legal principles involved in the cases.
Fifth, this textbook is suitable for both classroom teaching and self-study. It is strictly written according to the requirements and norms of higher education textbooks, and the contributors primarily include members of the International Economic Law Research Center of China University of Political Science and Law. The specific contributors are as follows: Shi Xiaoli, Fan Xiaobo, Yang Fan, Qi Huan, Dai Yuanyuan, Zhou Ying, Gao Hui, Zhou Chao, Qi Yanmin, Zhu Beibei, Li Xiaodong, Pan Chunjuan, Dong Gang, Xie Qian, Han Jinan, Xu Yuehua, Xu Guanglei, Yang Chenwei, Wu Yun, Li He, Guo Yuanyuan, Song Lijun, Ma Yongjun, and Hou Liyang. The author of each case is indicated after the case.
Although the aforementioned authors strove to select classic cases and provide accurate descriptions during the writing process, due to their limited expertise, there are still shortcomings. We welcome any corrections.
This book is a higher education teaching reference book compiled to meet the needs of international economic law teaching. Its structure is aligned with mainstream international economic law textbooks. The book includes 37 typical cases of international economic law, divided into ten parts: International Goods Trade, International Goods Transportation, International Goods Transportation Insurance, International Trade Payment, World Trade Organization, International Intellectual Property, International Investment, International Finance, International Taxation, and Restraint of Business Practices. The features of this book are reflected in:
- Real Cases: To more accurately reflect the actual state of international economic legal disputes in teaching, the book selects 37 typical real cases.
- Compatibility with Mainstream Textbooks: In terms of arrangement, it follows the sequence commonly used in mainstream textbooks—International Trade Law, International Investment Law, International Financial Law, and International Tax Law—so that the book can be used in conjunction with mainstream textbooks.
- Authoritative Analysis and Comments: Each case analysis is divided into three parts: "Legal Issues," "Case and Ruling," and "Legal Analysis." This allows students not only to understand the basic situation and ruling outcomes of the cases but also to engage in in-depth reflection on the legal basis of the rulings through legal principle analysis, thereby enhancing their case analysis skills.
Whether for classroom teaching or self-study, International Economic Law Case Studies and Commentaries, with its real cases and authoritative comments, will serve as an excellent reference book for international economic law courses.