Download or read book Chinese Perspectives on the International Rule of Law written by Matthieu Burnay and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful book investigates the historical, political, and legal foundations of the Chinese perspectives on the rule of law and the international rule of law. Building upon an understanding of the rule of law as an 'essentially contested concept', this book analyses the interactions between the development of the rule of law within China and the Chinese contribution to the international rule of law, more particularly in the areas of global trade and security governance.