Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs, Volume 39, 2021

Ying-jeou Ma, S.J.D., is the former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

• PrefaceYing-jeou MaNotes on ContributorsArticlesRescission of the Autonomy of Hong KongThomas D. GrantValidity of Contested Title to Territory in Frozen Conflict Zones: The Case of Nagorno Karabakh with Particular Reference to the 2020 WarVolker Roeben & Sava JankovicEnhancing Transboundary Consultation in the Context of Nuclear Power Development in Southeast AsiaDenise Cheong and Nivedita S.International Framework for Cruise Vessels in the Post-Pandemic Asia-Pacific Region: Unclear Rights over Internal WatersMakoto SetaRegulating the Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Investment ArbitrationMark McLaughlinThe More the Merrier: Is East Asia’s ADR Scene Missing out on Expert Determination?Min K. Lee & Ji Hyoi MoonInstitutional and Legislative Rule-Making for Taiwan’s Arbitration: CAA and Its International Arbitration CentreWinnie Jo-Mei MaInvestigating the WHO's Lack of Insulation from International Power PoliticsP. Brian ChenSpecial ReportsThe EU, China and Taiwan: Time to Embrace ChangeZsuzsa Anna FerenczyPromoting and Protecting Cultural and Creative Industries through Free Trade Agreements: The Experience from Korea and JapanSiqi ZhaoBook ReviewNew Asian Regionalism in International Economic Law by Pasha L. Hsieh, Cambridge University Press (2021), pp. 300I-Ju ChenContemporary Practice and Judicial Decisions of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Relating to International Law, 2021Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Pasha L. Hsieh, I-Hon Hsiao, and Kai-Chih Chang, with the Assistance of Lee & Li Attorneys-at-LawExplanatory NoteI International Law In GeneralPresident Tsai Delivers 2021 National Day AddressII Subjects of International LawIII International OrganizationsRepublic of China (Taiwan) and Intergovernmental OrganizationsMOFA Thanks the International Community for Unprecedented Support of Taiwan's Participation in the WHAMOFA Appreciates Broad International Support as Taiwan Takes Diverse Approaches in Bid for UN ParticipationIV IndividualsMinistry of the Interior (July 5, 2021) Tai-Nei-Hu-Zi-1100123383Agency of Corrections, Ministry of Justice (September 28, 2021)Fa-Jiao-Shu-An-Zi-11004006181Taipei High Administrative Court Administrative Judgment (November 25, 2021) 109-Su-Zi 221Supreme Court Criminal Ruling (December 16, 2021)110-Tai-Sheng-Zi 233V Territory and Territorial JurisdictionVI State ResponsibilityVII The Law of the Sea, Environment, Health, and AviationTaiwan to Seek Consultation with the U.S. on Continued Cooperation on Combating IUU FishingVIII The Law of TreatiesIX Diplomatic, Consular, and Similar RelationsTaiwan Expresses Deep Regret at Guyana’s Termination of Agreement to Mutually Establish OfficesThe Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania Commences OperationThe R.O.C. (Taiwan) Government Has Terminated Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Nicaragua with Immediate EffectMOFA Categorically Rejects Actions Taken by the Governments of Nicaragua and the PRC to Seize Taiwan's Diplomatic PropertyX Peaceful Settlement of International DisputesXI Arms Control, Use of Force, and International Criminal LawXII International Economic RelationsIntellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs (August 24, 2021) Dian-Zi-You-Jian-Zi-1100824Taiwan and US Conclude Fruitful Round of Trade and Investment TalksTaiwan Applies to Join CPTPPTaiwan-Czech Economic Consultation Achieves Encouraging Outcomes on Enhancing CooperationTaiwan and Slovakia Sign Protocol of the First Session of the Taiwanese-Slovak Commission on Economic CooperationXIII Private International LawXIV Cross-Strait RelationsTaiwan Has Turned a Page of History on the "1992 Consensus"MAC Amends Choice of Law Provisions Under the Civil Matters Chapter of the Cross-Strait ActXV OthersReport by Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the Foreign and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan on October 18, 2021Treaties/Agreements Concluded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) with Other Countries and Organizations in 2021Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Kai-Chih Chang, and Pasha L. HsiehChronological ListSelected TextsCentral American Bank for Economic IntegrationAdministration Agreement between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the American Central Bank for Economic Integration in Regard to the Establishment of the Taiwan-CABEI Partnership Trust FundRepublic of EcuadorMemorandum of Understanding Between the Anti-Money Laundering Division, Investigation Bureau, Ministry of Justice, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Financial and Economic Analysis Unit of the Republic of EcuadorKingdom of EswatiniAgreement of Agricultural Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of the Kingdom of EswatiniRepublic of ParaguayArrangement of Cooperation between the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Central Bank of ParaguaySlovak RepublicArrangement between the Taipei Paraguay, Bratislava and the Slovak Economic and Cultural Office, Taipei on Judicial Cooperation in Criminal MattersRepublic of SomalilandMedical Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of the Republic of SomalilandUnited States of AmericaArrangement between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States and the American Institute in Taiwan for the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation in Nuclear Safety MattersIndexGuidelines for Submissions to the Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs