This book will appeal to readers interested in Chinese law and policy, China studies, global development and international law. It focuses on how Chinese law relates to international law under the Belt and Road Initiative, mainly in trade, finance, investments, the environment, outer space, competition and dispute resolution.

The book examines the development and application of mediation in China (including Hong Kong). As a popular mechanism for dispute resolution in Chinese history, mediation is believed to be an important process for realizing the official goal of social harmony. Following an overview of the current situation in mainland China and Hong Kong, the book looks into specific legal issues in the application of mediation and the practical use of mediation in specific lines of businesses. The book can serve as an important reference book on the law and practice of mediation in mainland China and Hong...