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Preface
Chapter 1:Introduction
1.1 Outline of Research Questions and Legal Problems for which this Work Intends to Propose Solutions
1.2 Analysis of Major References in respect of the Topics
1.3 Research Methods, Theories and Structure of the Disser tation
Chapter 2:Background of a Prospective Mexico-China FTA
2.1 Preamble
2.2 China’s Refor m and Opening-up and Major Legal Developments
2.3 Mexico’s Refor m and Opening-up and Major Legal Developments
2.4 The Role of Law in the Reform and Opening-up Processes of Mexico and China
Chapter 3:Evolution of Sino-Mexican Relations from a Legal and Political Economy Perspective
3.1 Moder n Sino-Mexican Relations
3.2 The Mutual Disenchantment of Mexico and China
3.3 Recent Legal Issues Affecting Sino-Mexican Relations
3.4 China, the New NAFTA Member:an Analysis under the“Triangular Relationships”Model
Chapter 4:Some Considerations On The“Whys”and the“Hows”Of A Mexico-China FTA
4.1 Preamble
4.2 Reasons Why It Would Be Advisable to Focus On Foreign Investment In A Mexico-China FTA
4.3 The Limits of Positivism for the Explanation of Mexico and China’s Common Grounds for Negotiating a FTA
4.4 The Mexico-China FTA As A Vehicle For Increased Flows:The Importance of FTAs For Foreign Investment
4.5 Mexico and China’s FTA Networks
4.6 Considerations on the Manifestation of Consent in a Mexico-China FTA and Assessment of the Conditions for its Conclusion
4.7 Strategies and Legal Tools Used by Mexico and China When Pursuing FTAs
4.8 What Mexico and China Mean to Each Other:Assessing Motivations and Common Grounds Towards The Decision To Conclude A FTA
Chapter 5:Should We Negotiate? Object and Pur pose of a Mexico-China FTA, Some Questions On Its Obser vance and Application and the Role Played by Domestic Law
5.1 Preamble
5.2 Object and Pur pose of a Mexico-China FTA
5.3 The Potential of the Mexico-China FTA to Become A Vehicle for the Bilateral Strategy
5.4 The Three Parties In An Investment Relationship:Reciprocity or Complementarity As Part of the Object and Purpose of the Mexico-China FTA?
5.5 The Need to Ensure Due Obser vance and Application of the Mexico-China FTA as the Means to Obtain Benefits and Minimise Risks
5.6 The Position of the Mexico-China FTA as an International Treaty in the Mexican and Chinese Legal Systems
Chapter 6:Will you Be Sitting Down? Drafting Considerations for the Negotiation of Key Investment Provisions in a Mexico-China FTA.
6.1 Structure of the Mexico-China FTA as an Investment Treaty, Legal Nature of Its Investment Obligations and the Principles Behind Them
6.2 The Importance of Good Drafting of Investment Provisions in the Mexico-China FTA
6.3 A Comparative Analysis of Investment Obligations Under taken By Mexico and China
Conclusions
参考文献
Table of Abbreviations
致谢
Appendix 1:Drafting Considerations Explanator y Table
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