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X. Ma is PhD Candidate in Public International Law at Institute of Public Law

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Are ICJ judges biased?

The ICJ Statute stipulates that judges shall exercise their powers impartially. But in reality, can this expectation be achieved? In our recent paper an empirical study was conducted to answer this question.

Xuechan Ma and Shuai Guo • February 06, 2018

South China Sea Arbitration: Non-appearance and the Guarantee of Justice

In the South China Sea Arbitration case, the tribunal rendered a final award without the appearance of China. A default decision is permitted under current international law. However, it is meaningful to discuss whether it can guarantee justice.

Xuechan Ma • August 04, 2016