The Trend of China’s International Economic Law Practice

About this event

This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course run by UNSW Edge contained three units, each of the three were given by a member of the Herbert Smith Freehills China International Business and Economic Law (CIBEL) Centre.

This seminar enhanced the participants' understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Arbitration in China and the US-China trade war. 

Knowledge area: Substantive Law, Professional Skills

Course details

Topic 1: BRI – What is it, the opportunities and its future.

  • The practice of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
  • The opportunities related to the BRI
  • The challenges related to the BRI
  • The future of the BRI and its implications

Speaker: Professor Heng Wang, UNSW Law; Co-Director of the Herbert Smith Freehills CIBEL Centre

Topic 2: A behind-the-scene look at Arbitration in China including tips for successful Arbitration

  • Introduction to the options of resolving disputes in China
  • Salient features of Arbitration in China
  • Drafting effective Arbitration clauses 
  • Enforcing the Arbitral Awards

Speaker: Associate Professor Kun Fan, UNSW Law; Member of the Herbert Smith Freehills CIBEL Centre

Topic 3: US-China trade war: legal Issues, challenges and solutions

  • US-China trade war: past and current development
  • Major issues and solutions
  • US-China mini-deal vs bigger deal
  • Implications for governments and businesses

Speaker: Dr Weihuan Zhou, Senior Lecturer, UNSW Law; Member of the Herbert Smith Freehills CIBEL Centre

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