Springer Legal Study on China’s Sovereignty over the Nansha Islands

This book analyzes and discusses the sovereignty of the Nansha Islands, combining legal and historical perspectives, traditional international law theories, and empirical studies based on an extensive body of historical maps from around the globe to do so. Ultimately, the book argues that China has sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the surrounding waters, either on the basis of historical claims or modern realities. In recent years, the Nansha disputes have attracted considerable attention. Far from being resolved, they have instead become even more heated. The only reasonable way to solve the problem, as argued here, is on the basis of relevant history and legislation. Addressing this highly topical issue, the book also provides an English-speaking audience with access to essential content on the sovereignty, history, and legislation concerning the Nansha Islands. From the Back Cover This book analyzes and discusses the sovereignty of the Nansha Islands, combining legal and historical perspectives, traditional international law theories, and empirical studies based on an extensive body of historical maps from around the globe to do so. Ultimately, the book argues that China has sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the surrounding waters, either on the basis of historical claims or modern realities.  In recent years, the Nansha disputes have attracted considerable attention. Far from being resolved, they have instead become even more heated. The only reasonable way to solve the problem, as argued here, is on the basis of relevant history and legislation. Addressing this highly topical issue, the book also provides an English-speaking audience with access to essential content on the sovereignty, history, and legislation concerning the Nansha Islands. About the Author Cui Bai Yang, professor at China Sichuan University, school of law. Doctoral supervisor of China Sichuan University and China Nanjing University. Awarded the national father jinnah medal by President pervez musharraf of Pakistan. Vice director of the "2011 Plan" Collaborative innovation center in South China Sea. Qianwen Zhang, Ph.D in law. Assistant Professor at China Southwest Jiaotong University, School of Public Administration and Law. Master supervisor of China Southwest Jiaotong University. She has published more than 20 articles in esteemed journals including Asian Journal of WTO & International Health Law and Policy, Columbia FDI Perspective. Her research interests include law of the sea and international investment law.