International Economic Law and Quantum Theory is an ambitious and creative foray into redescribing our world of historically constituted international economic relations, and into the possibility of remaking them via international law and global governancequarks and gluons provide inspiration, but do not precondition the rewards of this stimulating read. Surabhi Ranganathan, Professor, Deputy Director of Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge
In the lecture series WTO Thirty Years: The Future of Multilateral Trading System sponsored by China WTO Law Society in 2024, I was impressed by Xinyues creative thoughts on Quantum Theory and the WTO. I see with greater interest in this book a systemic elaborationuncertainty is a key word. Guohua Yang, Professor, Tsinghua University, Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) Arbitrator
This book offers a truly interdisciplinary account of international law and emerging technologies. Bridging international economic law with quantum theory, it invites us to look beyond established legal dogmas to reframe understandings of a new geopolitical order. A must-read for anyone interested in new approaches to international economic law as it engages with the broader social sciences, and the impact of new technologies on our legal frameworkssubstantively, procedurally, and methodologically. Mariela de Amstalden, Visiting Fellow in Law, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford; Incoming Law Foundation Chair in Law and Emerging Technologies, Faculty of Law, University of Otago
Xinyue Lis book constitutes a cutting-edge use of quantum theory in geoeconomics and IEL. It applies quantum and exposes doctrinal and empirical inadequacies in interpreting and applying national security exceptions in trade and investment law, with dedicated chapters for cybersecurity and energy security. The worthy aim is to provide an intellectual platform towards pluralistic reconciliation. The book will benefit IEL, IL, IR, behavioral economics, and related students, researchers, and policymakers. Joel Slawotsky, Professor, Reichman University
International Economic Law and Quantum Theory is a boldly original and significant contribution to how we view the emerging Geoeconomic Order. Xinyue Li constructs a conceptual framework of quantizing geoeconomics bring together law, economics, governance and jurisprudence in an important work that breaks new ground. Thom Brooks, Principal of Collingwood College, Durham University
A forward-thinking piece that represents an interdisciplinary breakthrough in international economic law, changing how we think and resolve disputes in times of technological and geoeconomic transformations. Embodying zhixingheyi (, converge thinking into doing), the book is an inspiring read for whoever enjoys an experimental spirit. Lei Zhang, Vice Dean of School of International Law, East China University of Political Science and Law
Dr. Li Xinyues book has undoubtedly revitalized the study of international (economic) law in China. The innovative research perspective and the comprehensive application of the unprecedented theoretical model will attract significant interest from the academic community, fostering productive discussion and inspiration. Shengli Jiang, Director of Institution for International Law and Policy of Global Commons Governance, East China University of Political Science and Law
