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The 18th Annual Conference of the European China Law Studies Association will take place from 19 to 21 September 2024 and is organized by the Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This will mark the first time in a decade since ECLS held its annual meeting in Hong Kong. I am delighted to pass along the Conference Call for Papers:
Call for Papers: 2024 Annual Conference of the ECLS in Hong Kong
ECLS is dedicated to advancing comparative and interdisciplinary research in Chinese law. Its Annual Conference is recognized as a premier forum for scholars, legal practitioners, and policymakers from around the globe to meet and debate the latest developments in Chinese law. The Annual Conference also serves as a platform for initiating research collaborations.
Topics
The Annual Conference Organizing Committee is now inviting the submission of paper and panel proposals for the 2024 ECLS Annual Conference. We welcome contributions addressing legal matters related to any China law topic such as – but expressly not limited – to the following:
– Legal Issues concerning EU-China Relations
– China and the International Legal Order
– Legal Culture, Legal Traditions and Rule of Law Development
– Chinese Jurisprudence and Legal History
– Legal Aspects of the Belt and Road Initiative
– Law in the Greater Bay Area
– Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
– Gender Equality
– Human Rights Protection
– Chinese Law Emergency/Pandemic Preparedness
– Sustainable Development and the Role of Regulation in China
– Legal and Economic Issues of International Investment
– Developments in Chinese Corporate and Commercial Law
– Cyber Security and Data Protection
– Legal Technologies, Big Data and Smart Courts
– Cryptocurrencies and China’s Banking and Finance Law
– Intellectual Property and Chinese Law
– Social Credit and the Law in China
– Labour Law Developments, Decent Work and Fundamental Labour Rights
– Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure
– Environment, Climate Change and Energy Law and PoliciesKeynote Speakers
Professor Björn Ahl from the University of Cologne and Professor Li Guo from Peking University have kindly agreed to present the keynote speeches.
Guidelines for Submission
The Organizing Committee invites the submission of paper abstracts and panel proposals by 30 April 2024. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process. Submissions should be entered via this LINK.
Individual papers abstracts should be confined to 300 words, while panel proposals should not exceed 1,000 words. Submissions must include: (1) the title of the paper or panel, (2) the name, institutional affiliation, and email address of the author(s), and (3) up to five relevant keywords
The Organizing Committee welcomes abstracts and proposals from emerging researchers, including PhD candidates and MA students. Special sessions for emerging researchers will be organized in the form of roundtables, moderated by seasoned scholars to facilitate enriching discussions.
Important Dates
30 April 2024 – submission of abstracts/panel proposals
27 May 2024 – notification of acceptance
15 July 2024 – submission of full papers (which should not exceed 8,000 words).Venue
The Conference will take place at the CUHK Graduate Law Centre, 2/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Practical Information
Conference participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Additional information concerning logistics and other practical aspects will be provided in due time.
For any queries related to submissions, please reach out to Professor Chao Xi at chaoxi@cuhk.edu.hk. For all other inquiries, particularly those related to visa procedures or logistics, please direct your questions to Conference@cuhk.edu.hk.
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