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Book SynopsisVolume 38 of the Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs publishes scholarly articles and essays on international and comparative law, as well as compiles official documents on the state practice of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 2020. The Yearbook publishes on multi-disciplinary topics with a focus on international and comparative law issues regarding Taiwan, Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific.
Table of ContentsPreface Articles Neo-Liberal, State-Capitalist and Ordo-Liberal Conceptions of World Trade: The Rise and Fall of the WTO Dispute Settlement System Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann Why China Finds It Difficult to Enable the Rule of Law David KC Huang & Nigel N.T. Li All Words and No Action Korea’s FTA Experience in Addressing Investigating Authorities’ Discretion in Trade Remedy Investigations and Ensuing Implication Jaemin Lee Special Reports The Rebirth of Hong Kong’s Rule of Law Benny Yiu-ting Tai Cybersecurity is National Security: Can Taiwan Have the Digital Cake and Eat It Too? Bo-jiun Jing A Story of Two Disputes: (Potential) Investment Claims that hit Taiwan under the Singapore-Taiwan FTA (ASTEP) Jeffrey (Chieh) Lo Book Review Issues Decisive for China’s Rise and Fall: An International Law Perspective by Yuwa Wei Springer (2019), pp. XXV, 203 Punsara Amarasinghe & Sanjay Rajhans Contemporary Practice and Judicial Decisions of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Relating to International Law, 2020 Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Pasha L. Hsieh, Chun-Liang Lai, and Kai-Chih Chang, with the Assistance of Lee & Li Attorneys-at-Law Explanatory Note I International Law in General Inaugural Address of ROC 15th-Term President Tsai Ing-wen II Subjects of International Law III International Organizations MOFA Signs International Cooperation and Development Assistance Agreements with Five Taiwan NGOs MOFA Calls on WHO to Take Neutral, Professional Stance Facilitating Taiwan’s Full Participation and Contributions MOFA Thanks Diplomatic Allies, Like-Minded Countries for Strong Support Extended at Virtual 73rd WHA for Taiwan’s Participation in WHO President Tsai Addresses Copenhagen Democracy Summit via Video MOFA Sincerely Appreciates Broad International Support for Taiwan’s 2020 UN Campaign MOFA Expresses Sincere Gratitude for Unprecedented International Support at the Resumed Session of the 73rd WHA IV Individuals Supreme Administrative Court Administrative Ruling (May 21, 2020) 109-Tsai-Zi 788 Executive Yuan Releases Third National Reports on Human Rights Covenants Supreme Court Criminal Ruling (September 2, 2020) 109-Tai-Kang-Zi 1082 Cabinet Approves Draft Bill on Implementation of UN Convention against Torture Ministry of Justice, the Executive Yuan (December 31, 2020) Fa-Lu-Zi-10903517980 V Territory and Territorial Jurisdiction MOFA Reiterates South China Sea Islands Are Part of R.O.C. Territory; R.O.C. Is Entitled to All Rights over South China Sea Islands and Their Relevant Waters in Accordance with International Law and Law of the Sea VI State Responsibility VII The Law of the Sea, Environment, Health, and Aviation NCDR Inks Disaster Management Pacts with Nepal Municipalities In Line with the Trend of Green Recovery, Taiwan and EU Jointly Create a New International Circular Value Chain VIII The Law of Treaties Public Construction Commission, the Executive Yuan (February 12, 2020) Gong-Cheng-Qi-Zi-1090100125 IX Diplomatic, Consular and Similar Relations MOFA Announces Donation of 10 Million Face Masks to the US, Europe, Diplomatic Allies to Extend Humanitarian Assistance in Wake of COVID-19 Taiwan Announces Mutual Establishment of Representative Offices with Republic of Somaliland The ROC (Taiwan) Reestablishes Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Guam President Tsai Addresses Indo-Pacific Leaders Dialogue Session MOFAA announces Signing of Taiwan-US Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement under the Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue Framework X Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes XI Arms Control, Use of Force and International Criminal Law President Tsai Directs Foreign Minister to Express Condolences to France Following Terror Attacks, Ensure the Safety of Expatriates President Tsai Directs Foreign Ministry to Convey Condolences to Austria Following Terror Attack, and Ensure Safety of Expatriates XII International Economic Relations Taiwan and Germany Enhanced Cross-Border Banking and Insurance Supervisory Cooperation TECO Inks Organic Food Agreement with New Zealand’s NZCIO Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Executive Yuan (April 7, 2020) Jing-Shang-Zi-10900550200 Taiwan Shares COVID-19 Success Story at APEC Trade Ministers Meeting President Tsai Issues Remarks Regarding International Trade Executive Yuan Announces Taiwan-US Framework for Infrastructure Finance and Market Building Cooperation Leader’s Representative Morris Chang Attends the Virtual 2020 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting TECRO Hails Success of First U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue XIII Private International Law Supreme Court Ruling (July 3, 2020) 108-Tai-Shang-Da-Zi 980 Supreme Court Civil Ruling (November 11, 2020) 109-Tai-Kang-Zi 1084 XIV Cross-Strait Relations MAC’s Statement on the Promulgation and Implementation of the Anti-Infiltration Act Today MAC Protests against CCP Obstruction of Taiwan’s Participation in the WHO Humanitarianism and Disease Prevention Must Both be Taken into Account: Cross-Strait Cooperation Required in Evacuation President Tsai’s Inauguration Address Dedicates to Peaceful and Stable Cross-Strait Relations MAC Announces Hong Kong Humanitarian Aid Project and Establishes the Taiwan-Hong Kong Office for Exchanges and Services to Provide Necessary Assistance to Hong Kong Citizens MAC’s Explanation of Policy Position on the CCP’s Straits Forum Remarks by Minister Chen at the International Symposium on Current Issues of Development and Governance in Mainland China XV Others Report by Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the Foreign and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan on September 28, 2020 Treaties/Agreements Concluded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) with Other Countries and Organizations in 2020 Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Kai-Chih Chang, and Pasha L. Hsieh Chronological list Selected Texts Australia Background Through this Arrangement, the Parties Intend to Belize Indonesia Kosovo Somaliland Switzerland United States of America Index Guidelines for Submissions to the Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs
