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Abstract

This article examines China’s engagement with the International Court of Justice as a manifestation of its pursuit of discourse power and influence in international legal affairs. It analyses the strategies and motivations behind its participation in a series of advisory proceedings and considers how China could build on this practice to experiment with bolder forms of intervention in the context of the Court’s contentious jurisdiction. Situated in the broader context of China’s evolving geopolitical aspirations, the discussions developed in this article contribute to shed light on China’s role in shaping international legal discourse and, in turn, promoting its own interpretations and perceptions of international law.

Publication Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This article has been accepted for publication in Houston Journal of International Law. The final version will be available at: https://hjil.org/
Subjects:	J Political Science > JX International law K Law > K Law (General)
Departments:	The City Law School The City Law School > Academic Programmes
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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