China’s New Foreign Relations Law

Main author: Cheung, Olivia
Format: Opinion Pieces / Media / Blogs           
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Summary: China's new foreign relations law reflects Xi’s “change first, legislate second” approach. Two things stand out in the law. The first is bolstered party authority in foreign policy making (Articles 5 and 9). The second concerns Beijing’s approach towards western sanctions and criticisms (Article 33).
Language: English
Published: 2023