What is international economic law -- Subjects of international economic law -- Economic sovereignty and the right to regulate -- Values of international economic law: freedom, equity and security -- Competition, cooperation and development in international economic relations -- Trade Treatment in international economic relations -- Protection and restriction of property -- Exceptions to obligations under international trade and economic rules -- Settlement of international economic and trade disputes.

This book focuses on the real themes in various areas of international economic law and explores the key elements behind the written rules. The advantage of this approach is that these themes or elements apply to all types of countries, whether developed or developing, whether market-based or not, and to trade, investment, or other transactions. This book reflects the author's thoughts and views on international economic law and its application based on his experience advising government departments and entities, particularly insights into the U.S.-China trade war from the perspective of a Chinese scholar. This feature makes the book very different from other books published before the U.S.-China trade war or textbooks that simply introduce the relevant subjects and provokes readers to think deeply about the relevant issues.