CHINA & THE INTL LEGAL ORDER

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May be used to satisfy the Writing Requirement. China's rapid economic growth and growing influence on the world stage pose both opportunities and challenges for international legal institutions. This course will examine the legal dimensions of China's rise and its integration into the international community. Topics to be examined include: Chinese conceptions of international law; China's behavior in the United Nations; China and the international human rights regime; China's entry into the WTO; China's growing role as an outbound investor and importer; Tibet, Taiwan, and Chinese conceptions of sovereignty; and Western influences on China's legal reform process.