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Legal Study on China’s Sovereignty over the Nansha Islands

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Authors:
  1. Cuibai Yang

    1. Sichuan University, Sichuan, China

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  2. Qianwen Zhang

    1. Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China

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  • Presents a combination of legal and historical study

  • Offers a Chinese perspective on the sovereignty of the Nansha Islands

  • Collects a wealth of related literature and historical maps concerning the Nansha Islands

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction

    • Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang
    Pages 1-21

  3. Application of International Law Theories to the Dispute on the Nansha Islands

    • Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang
    Pages 23-29

  4. The Legal Meaning of Maps and Its Applications to the Sovereignty Dispute on the Nansha Islands

    • Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang
    Pages 31-47

  5. Jurisprudential Grounds for China’s Claim for Rights Over the Nansha Islands and Surrounding Sea Areas

    • Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang
    Pages 49-119

  6. Claims and Defenses to the Nansha Islands by Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei

    • Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang
    Pages 121-135

  7. Conclusion: China Has Indisputable Sovereignty and Sovereign Rights Over the Nansha Islands and Its Nearby Waters

    • Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang
    Pages 137-139

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 141-184
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About this book

This book analyzes and discusses the sovereignty of the Nansha Islands, combining legal and historical perspectives, traditional international law theories, and empirical studies based on an extensive body of historical maps from around the globe to do so. Ultimately, the book argues that China has sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the surrounding waters, either on the basis of historical claims or modern realities.


In recent years, the Nansha disputes have attracted considerable attention. Far from being resolved, they have instead become even more heated. The only reasonable way to solve the problem, as argued here, is on the basis of relevant history and legislation. Addressing this highly topical issue, the book also provides an English-speaking audience with access to essential content on the sovereignty, history, and legislation concerning the Nansha Islands.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Sichuan University, Sichuan, China

    Cuibai Yang

  • Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China

    Qianwen Zhang

About the authors

Cui Bai Yang, professor at China Sichuan University, school of law. Doctoral supervisor of China Sichuan University and China Nanjing University. Awarded the national father jinnah medal by President pervez musharraf of Pakistan. Vice director of the "2011 Plan" Collaborative innovation center in South China Sea.


Qianwen Zhang, Ph.D in law. Assistant Professor at China Southwest Jiaotong University, School of Public Administration and Law. Master supervisor of China Southwest Jiaotong University. She has published more than 20 articles in esteemed journals including Asian Journal of WTO & International Health Law and Policy, Columbia FDI Perspective. Her research interests include law of the sea and international investment law.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Legal Study on China’s Sovereignty over the Nansha Islands

  • Authors: Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang

  • Translated by: Cuibai Yang, Qianwen Zhang

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8715-3

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Nanjing University Press 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-8714-6Published: 02 December 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-8717-7Published: 03 December 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-8715-3Published: 01 December 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 184

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law , Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space

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