The Chinese maritime and shipping market has been expanding enormously in recent times as its commercial capacity to perform shipping, ship building, banking and insurance activities grows and the role of the State as guarantor of commerce is gradually reduced. This book offers a guide to current Chinese maritime law. It systematically covers the main subjects under maritime law, including carriage of goods by sea, international trade, marine insurance, vessels and seafarers and maritime liabilities. The contributors to the volume address cutting-edge issues in Chinese maritime practice and analyse current trends in maritime law reform in China.
The book will be of interest to academics researching commercial and maritime law, as well as maritime law practitioners and shipping industry professionals working with aspects of Chinese maritime practice.
