This book focuses on the real themes in various areas of international economic law and explores the key elements behind the written rules. The advantage of this approach is that these themes or elements apply to all types of countries, whether developed or developing, whether market-based or not, and to trade, investment, or other transactions.

This book reflects the author's thoughts and views on international economic law and its application based on his experience advising government departments and entities, particularly insights into the U.S.-China trade war from the perspective of a Chinese scholar. This feature makes the book very different from other books published before the U.S.-China trade war or textbooks that simply introduce the relevant subjects and provokes readers to think deeply about the relevant issues.

Liyu Han, Dr., is Professor of law at Renmin University of China Law School; teaching and research in International Economic Law for nearly 30 years; publishing monographs in Chinese Protection of Domestic Industries in the Context of WTO Rules (2014), World Trade Organization Law (3nd ed.)(2014), Merger Control Remedies (2010), Let Bygones Be Bygones: The WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism (2009)Introduction to Foreign Trade Law of the United States(1999), and series of Commentaries on GATT/WTO Cases (1948-2001). He is Vice President of Chinese Society of International Economic law, Vice President of China Law Society WTO Law Association; Former Member of Consultant Committee of Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, Former Member of the State Council Antimonopoly Commission Consultant Committee, and on the Indicative List of Panelist, WTO Secretariat.

What is international economic law.- Subjects of international economic law.- Economic sovereignty and the right to regulate.- Values of international economic law: freedom, equity and security.- Competition, cooperation and development in international economic relations.- Trade Treatment in international economic relations.- Protection and restriction of property.- Exceptions to obligations under international trade and economic rules.- Settlement of international economic and trade disputes.