International Law in Asia

This subject explores international law from an Asian perspective, with a focus on China’s changing role in the world. Participants will learn how international law has developed in the region — from the era of empires and colonialism to today’s global institutions. By tracing China’s role in these developments in conversation with its neighbours, the subject helps students understand how legal events, political ideas, and global power shifts shape the way international law works in Asia today. The subject aims to build critical thinking skills and offers new ways to understand international law from regionally diverse experiences.