David J. Devlaeminck is Lecturer at the School of Law, Chongqing University, China.

"By focusing on the impact of the fundamental principle of ‘reciprocity’ in the practice of international water law, this ground-breaking book explores the realpolitik of water diplomacy, highlighting the self-interest of States in engaging in transboundary water cooperation. It provides a novel, yet highly valuable framework within which to analyse and understand the approach of China, as probably the single most important State actor in the practice of transboundary water law today." — Owen McIntyre, School of Law, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Ireland"Reciprocity, China, transboundary waters -- three hot topics, examined here in an innovative legal study, offering fresh insights into the complex issues integral to transboundary water cooperation. Reciprocity -- over-looked, under-studied – is integral to understanding not only China’s transboundary water practice, but also right across the field." — Patricia Wouters, Director, International Water Law Academy, Wuhan University, China

• 1. Introduction 2. Reciprocity in China’s Approach to International Law and Transboundary Waters 3. Sovereignty Claims in the Law of International Watercourses 4. Revisiting the Substantive Rules of the Law of International Watercourses 5. The Duty to Cooperate in the Global Water Conventions: Rules of Procedure, Dispute Settlement and Self-Help Mechanisms 6. Observations and Concluding Remarks

David J. Devlaeminck is Lecturer at the School of Law, Chongqing University, China.

"By focusing on the impact of the fundamental principle of ‘reciprocity’ in the practice of international water law, this ground-breaking book explores the realpolitik of water diplomacy, highlighting the self-interest of States in engaging in transboundary water cooperation. It provides a novel, yet highly valuable framework within which to analyse and understand the approach of China, as probably the single most important State actor in the practice of transboundary water law today." — Owen McIntyre, School of Law, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Ireland"Reciprocity, China, transboundary waters -- three hot topics, examined here in an innovative legal study, offering fresh insights into the complex issues integral to transboundary water cooperation. Reciprocity -- over-looked, under-studied – is integral to understanding not only China’s transboundary water practice, but also right across the field." — Patricia Wouters, Director, International Water Law Academy, Wuhan University, China

• 1. Introduction 2. Reciprocity in China’s Approach to International Law and Transboundary Waters 3. Sovereignty Claims in the Law of International Watercourses 4. Revisiting the Substantive Rules of the Law of International Watercourses 5. The Duty to Cooperate in the Global Water Conventions: Rules of Procedure, Dispute Settlement and Self-Help Mechanisms 6. Observations and Concluding Remarks

David J. Devlaeminck is Lecturer at the School of Law, Chongqing University, China.

"By focusing on the impact of the fundamental principle of ‘reciprocity’ in the practice of international water law, this ground-breaking book explores the realpolitik of water diplomacy, highlighting the self-interest of States in engaging in transboundary water cooperation. It provides a novel, yet highly valuable framework within which to analyse and understand the approach of China, as probably the single most important State actor in the practice of transboundary water law today." — Owen McIntyre, School of Law, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Ireland"Reciprocity, China, transboundary waters -- three hot topics, examined here in an innovative legal study, offering fresh insights into the complex issues integral to transboundary water cooperation. Reciprocity -- over-looked, under-studied – is integral to understanding not only China’s transboundary water practice, but also right across the field." — Patricia Wouters, Director, International Water Law Academy, Wuhan University, China

• 1. Introduction 2. Reciprocity in China’s Approach to International Law and Transboundary Waters 3. Sovereignty Claims in the Law of International Watercourses 4. Revisiting the Substantive Rules of the Law of International Watercourses 5. The Duty to Cooperate in the Global Water Conventions: Rules of Procedure, Dispute Settlement and Self-Help Mechanisms 6. Observations and Concluding Remarks