Göttinger Sommerschule zum chinesischen Recht 24.-28.9. 2012

Programm zur Sommerschule 2012
The Göttingen Summer School on Chinese Law, held from 24 to 28 September 2012, brought together scholars and students to explore key aspects of Chinese law in an academic yet practice-oriented setting. The event was organized in cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg and 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. Rüdiger Krause, Director of the German-Chinese Institute for Legal Studies, who welcomed the participants and outlined the aims of the program.
Afterwards, Dr. Knut Benjamin Pißler gave an insightful overview of the Chinese legal system, focusing on the sources of law and lawmaking in the People’s Republic of China. This introductory lecture laid the groundwork for the following sessions on Chinese business law. In the afternoon, Prof. Dr. Qin Tianbao offered an interesting insight into the development of Chinese environmental law, emphasizing sustainability and recent legislative trends. The first day concluded with an evening program in Göttingen, providing space for informal exchange.
On the second day, Dr. Pißler continued his lecture series on Chinese business law, deepening the analysis of legal sources and presenting a comparative perspective on Chinese contract law. Subsequently, Xu Jia delivered an engaging presentation on China and the World Trade Organization. The afternoon concluded with Univ.-Ass. Mag. iur. Laura Ascher, who gave an informative introduction to tort liability law in China.
The third day focused on the anatomy of Chinese business organization laws. Dr. Pißler presented a detailed analysis of corporate structures and legal forms. Afterwards, Prof. Dr. Peter-Tobias Stoll provided an enlightening overview of the development, challenges, and perspectives of human rights law in China. In the afternoon, Mathias Müller and Steffen Rehling offered practical insights into Chinese corporate income tax law in the context of foreign investments and current reforms. A guided city tour rounded off the day.
On Thursday, Dr. Pißler continued with comprehensive lectures on the regulations governing foreign-invested enterprises in China, highlighting both regulatory requirements and practical implications for international investors.
The final day of the summer school broadened the perspective further. Dr. Pißler began with an in-depth presentation on alternative forms of foreign investment, focusing on the acquisition of Chinese companies. Afterwards, Zhou Zunyou gave a thought-provoking insight into recent developments in Chinese criminal procedure law, with particular emphasis on the issue of forced disappearance. Following the lunch break, Dr. Anna G. Tevini introduced the fundamentals of arbitrating China-related disputes, drawing on practical experience from international arbitration. The summer school concluded with closing remarks and the distribution of the take-home examination in Chinese law.
Overall, the Göttingen Summer School on Chinese Law offered a comprehensive overview of central fields of Chinese law, successfully combining theoretical foundations, comparative analysis, and practical perspectives while fostering lively academic discussion.