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A Chinese Theory of International Law

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  1. Zhipeng He

    1. Research Center of Legal Theory, School of Law, Collaborative Innovation Center of Judicial Civilization, Jilin University, Changchun, China

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  2. Lu Sun

    1. Jilin Academy of Social Sciences, Changchun, China

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  • Is the first book addressing China’s international law theory

  • Explores China’s position on international law in historical and theoretical contexts

  • Explains how China views international law and why it does so in the way it does

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction: Meaning and Function of a Chinese Theory of International Law

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 1-36

  3. Why a Chinese Theory of International Law Is Necessary

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 37-87

  4. Formation of the Conception of International Law in Contemporary China

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 89-142

  5. Initiating International Law Principle Building in Practice

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 143-156

  6. Development of New China’s International Law Theory

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 157-193

  7. The Cognitive Foundations for Chinese Theory of International Law

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 195-223

  8. Chinese Conception About the Rule of Constitution in International Relations

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 225-246

  9. Conclusion

    • Zhipeng He, Lu Sun
    Pages 247-248
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About this book

This book analyzes China’s attitude to international law based on historical experiences and documents, and provides an explanation of China’s approaches to international legal issues. It also establishes several elements for a possible framework of Chinese theory on international law.

The book offers researchers, university students and practitioners valuable insights into how China views international law and why it does so in the way it does.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Research Center of Legal Theory, School of Law, Collaborative Innovation Center of Judicial Civilization, Jilin University, Changchun, China

    Zhipeng He

  • Jilin Academy of Social Sciences, Changchun, China

    Lu Sun

About the authors

Zhipeng He is a professor of international law and human rights law at School of Law Jilin University, China. His main research interests are theories of international law, human rights, as well as legal education. He has published more than 200 academic articles and more than 20 books in these fields with particular emphasis on the position and views of China. He is executive board member of the Chinese Society of International Law. He was promoted as Chang Jiang Scholar (one of the highest academic title in China) in 2016, and was selected as one of the "Top Ten Jurists in China" in 2017.


Lu Sun is Research Fellow at Jilin Academy of Social Sciences, China. Her research focuses largely on international and domestic governance, women's rights, and environmental rights. She is member of China Law Institute, executive board member of the Jilin Society of Commercial Law.

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