Göttingen Sommerschule zum chinesischen Recht 2013

Programm Sommerschule 2013
The Göttingen Summer School on Chinese Law, held from 23 to 27 September 2013, continued its established tradition of offering an in-depth introduction to Chinese law from both academic and practical perspectives. The summer school was organized by the German-Chinese Institute for Legal Studies in cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg and was kindly supported by the German-Chinese Lawyers’ Association.
After the arrival of the participants and registration, the summer school was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Peter-Tobias Stoll, Director of the German-Chinese Institute for Legal Studies, who welcomed the participants and outlined the thematic focus of the program.
Afterwards, Dr. Knut Benjamin Pißler gave a comprehensive introduction to the Chinese legal system, focusing on sources of law and lawmaking in the People’s Republic of China. In the afternoon, Dr. Nils Seibert provided a practice-oriented overview of PRC labor law, combining legal fundamentals with insights into court practice. The day concluded with an evening program in Göttingen.
On the second day, Dr. Pißler continued his lecture series on Chinese business law, followed by a comparative analysis of Chinese contract law. Subsequently, Britta Büermann and Oliver Simon offered an engaging historical perspective on concepts of law in late Qing and early Republican China. The afternoon concluded with Prof. Dr. Björn Ahl, who presented a thorough analysis of state organization and constitutional principles in the PR China.
The third day focused on the anatomy of Chinese laws governing business organizations. Dr. Pißler delivered two in-depth lectures on corporate structures and legal forms. In the afternoon, Dr. Rebecka Zinser gave an insightful presentation on the case-guiding system of the Supreme People’s Court and its role in harmonizing Chinese judicial practice. This was followed by a practical workshop on Chinese law led by Dr. Lea Siering and Dr. Zinser. A guided city tour rounded off the day.
On Thursday, Dr. Pißler continued with detailed lectures on the regulations governing foreign-invested enterprises in China. Afterwards, Prof. Dr. Peter-Tobias Stoll provided an enlightening overview of the development, challenges, and perspectives of human rights law in China. The afternoon concluded with Prof. Dr. Katja Levy’s critical assessment of the German-Chinese Rule of Law Dialogue, followed by a film evening.
The final day began with Dr. Pißler’s presentation on alternative forms of foreign investment, focusing on the acquisition of Chinese companies. Subsequently, Dr. Jörg-Michael Scheil offered valuable insights into legal practice and legal consultancy in China. After the lunch break, Mag. iur. Laura Ascher gave an introduction to tort liability law in China. The summer school concluded with closing remarks, the distribution of the take-home examination in Chinese law, and the departure of the participants.
Overall, the 2013 Göttingen Summer School on Chinese Law provided a well-balanced program combining doctrinal analysis, historical context, and practical experience, and once again fostered intensive academic exchange on contemporary issues of Chinese law.