Reciprocity and China's transboundary waters : the law of international watercourses / David J. Devlaeminck.

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.

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9780367249793 hardcover
0367249790 hardcover
9780429291753 electronic book
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xi, 132 pages : maps ; 25 cm.

(OCoLC)1158506745

"Utilising the principle of reciprocity, Reciprocity and China's Transboundary Waters: The Law of International Watercourses analyses the law of international watercourses in the past, present and future with a particular focus on China. As a legal principle, reciprocity plays a strong role in the formation, interpretation and maintenance of international law. Implementing this framework, the book examines the development of the law of international watercourses, highlighting how this basic legal principle is a foundational notion. It applies the framework to China and offers insights into one of the most important transboundary states in Asia. As a primarily upstream state, China is of great significance to its transboundary neighbours, however, there remain significant hurdles, misunderstandings and mistrust between China and its neighbours. China is faced with a complex challenge - how to meet its own development needs while also taking into consideration its primarily downstream neighbours? By focusing on this prominent state this work not only fosters a greater understanding of the law of international watercourses within China, but also clarifies and challenges current perceptions of China's transboundary water treaty practice. More generally, the book provides a past, present and future view on international watercourse law, starting with an analysis of the UN Watercourses Convention and UNECE Water Convention leading to a discussion of reciprocity's continued influence as well as charting a path forward. This book will be of great interest to legal students and scholars with an interest in international watercourses, environmental politics and international law, as well as students and scholars interested in Chinese politics and natural resource management and conflict"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online version: Devlaeminck, David J. Reciprocity and china's transboundary waters. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021 9780429291753 (DLC) 2020025946

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