In this course, you will explore the interdisciplinary links between China's socialist-capitalist economy and her commercial laws. More specifically, you will develop a nuanced understanding of how Chinese-style capitalism informs the structure, interpretation and operation of Chinese commercial and corporate law.

Asian Law

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Chinese Law and the Economy serves multiple objectives. For those with an interest in China, you will develop a heightened appreciation for China's political economy. For those with an interest in commercial law (whether in Australia, internationally or comparatively), you will gain a contextual understanding of how commercial laws are shaped and influenced by particular domestic economic settings. And for those with an interest in transnational legal practice, you will cultivate advanced cross-cultural lawyering skills - by being able to spot issues, design solutions for and advise on cross-border deals.

You have great flexibility in determining the assessment scheme in this course. The only assessment that all students must undertake is online participation (20%). Your chosen assessment scheme must suit the learning outcomes you have articulated. There is some variation in the available assessment options and their weighting, but the following is indicative of the range of assessment options you may select: