The economic cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and China opens windows of great opportunity for both sides. For anyone who is interested in developing economic relationships with their Chinese counterpart, it is fundamental to understand China’s law and policy concerning trade and investment. Therefore, this two-week course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of China’s approaches to international trade and investment through the lenses of both national and international legal institutions. The course is divided into three sections. The first section provides a landscape-view of the fundamentals of China’s domestic law, policy and its practice related to foreign trade and investment. The second section introduces how China has engaged in global economic governance through transnational legal institutions including the World Trade Organization, Regional Trade Agreements, Bilateral Investment Treaties and the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI). The third section focuses on the cooperation mechanism between the CARICOM and China, including the bilateral agreements between Caribbean countries and China, the BRI projects and the future collaboration opportunities. In each of these sections, the course will situate China’s law and policy into the broader context of international economic order and the geopolitical interplay among major trading partners of CARICOM.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Students, researchers on Trade and China policy in the Caribbean, and trade and development policy makers.
The following topics will be addressed:
The course will be delivered using the online modality. Students will be engaged through interactive discussion of reports and cases as well as through engagement with relevant online resources and materials.
Dr. Ru Ding – Associate Professor, China University of Political Science and Law
Professor Ding has practical experience in policy-making in China and is frequently invited to advise China’s governmental agencies at both central and local levels in regard to issues concerning multilateral trade rules and regional trade and investment agreements. With her study and working experience in the United States and Europe, Professor Ding will be able to provide multifaceted and balanced views on China-related legal and policy issues.
