Promovendus: Mw. C. Zhao

Promotores: Prof.Dr. P.L.H. van den Bossche, Mw. Dr. D. Prévost

Duur: 1/1/2016 - 31/12/2019

Promotie: Maastricht, 14/12/2020

Abstract:

China and the EU are currently negotiating free trade and investment agreements in an effort to further bilateral economic ties. This project analyzes the possible dispute settlement mechanisms both China and the EU may argue for during the negotiations of a future free trade and investment agreement. Such analysis is based on the study of both parties approaches to this issue in the past and, presently, with regard to other agreements. It also analyses the different legal and cultural backgrounds each party brings to the table, in order to understand the different values each party is attempting to protect through such mechanisms. The result can be a useful resource to facilitate the conclusion and subsequent implementation of a China-EU Free Trade and Investment Agreement.