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76009 Introduction to Chinese Business Law

6cp
Requisite(s): (70211 Contracts OR (70110 Introduction to Law AND 76006 Public International Law))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: C Hawes

With China's emergence as a new economic superpower, and with ever-deepening business ties between Australia and China, it is crucial that students gain an up-to-date understanding of Chinese business law and an awareness of major differences between Australian and Chinese legal and business cultures.

This subject adopts a case-based, problem-solving approach to focus on the following areas:

  • current legal system and legal/business culture of China
  • Chinese investment law environment and how it differs from Australia
  • corporate structures and the status of business corporations in China since China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • the legal environment for foreign entities doing business in and with China, potential risks and case studies
  • China's WTO compliance and Australia–China Free Trade Agreement — case studies.

The subject is important for students wishing to understand the interactions between law, business, politics and culture in China today. Students are able to develop practical and research skills that assist them in understanding the business law environment in China in contrast to that of Australia.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.