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Dr. Fengan Jiang (Richard) is Assistant Professor at China University of Political Science and Law and Guest Researcher at Leiden University

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Some important trade-related aspects of the EU–UK TCA: A brief comparison with the EU’s four freedoms and WTO rules (Part II)

Having examined the issue of free movement of goods (Part I), this post (Part II) discusses the issues of free movement of services, free movement of workers, and free movement of capital.

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • March 05, 2021

Some important trade-related aspects of the EU–UK TCA: A brief comparison with the EU’s four freedoms and WTO rules (Part I)

The post-Brexit EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. A comparison of the most important trade-related aspects with the EU’s four freedoms and WTO obligations.

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • March 04, 2021

What's new in the 2018 amendment to China’s Constitution?

On 19 January 2018, a proposal was approved by the Chinese Communist Party Congress to amend China’s Constitution. This proposal is to be discussed at the 13th National People's Congress in March. What are the potential changes to China’s Constitution?

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • February 13, 2018

Different takes on protection of public interests in a market economy: Public interests at stake?

A takeover bid by the Chinese state-financed company ChemChina of Swiss agricultural chemical company Syngenta: Should we be concerned?

Jelle Nijland and Fengan Jiang (Richard) • March 01, 2016 • 1 comment

“Double Standard” On China’s New Anti-Terrorism Law?

China recently published its new Anti-Terrorism Law which received strong criticism from western media. In contrast, Chinese media considered those negative responses as a double standard on China’s effort to combat terrorism. Who is right?

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • January 29, 2016

Challenges In the Development of China’s Environmental Economic Policy

In 2011, China issued its ambitious five-year plan to improve the rule of law in environmental protection by 2015. This plan aimed to establish a comprehensive framework of China’s environmental protection policy. Will China meet its goal this year?

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • May 05, 2015

China's New Silk Road Strategy: A Challenge to The Multilateral Trading System?

China is going to open further negotiations on free trade agreements, in order to support its ambitious New Silk Road strategy. What is China’s New Silk Road strategy and is it a friend or a rival to the multilateral trading system?

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • March 02, 2015

Export Restrictions and Environmental Protection: China – Rare Earths Case

Are WTO Members allowed to use export restrictions on mineral products in order to protect the environment? Again, the WTO says no to China.

Fengan Jiang (Richard) • December 13, 2014