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LAW437: China Trade and Investment Law

This unit gives students an overview of Chinese laws that are relevant to foreign trade and foreign investment in China, and will conduct a critical analysis of these laws. The global impact of these laws will also be analysed, along with how the law impacts on Australia. Topics covered include: important aspects of Chinese commercial law (including foreign trade law, foreign investment laws, contract law, labour law, intellectual property law, environmental law, taxation, company law); the Chinese governmental system; the Chinese Constitution; legal system; the influence of Chinese legal history on law and legal culture in China today; law-making mechanisms in China; the influence of Chinese culture on the conduct of business in China; and the progress of China in world trade markets as a result of its membership of the World Trade Organisation.

Credit Points: 4
Contact Hours: 3
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year

Staff Contact(s): Ms Patricia Blazey, Dr Kay-Wah Chan
Prerequisites:

6cp in LAW units at 300 level (P)

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): BUSL388
Unit Designation(s):

Social Science

Commerce; Economics

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Business Law

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