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10 J. Int'l Trade L. & Pol'y 5 (2011)

handle is hein.journals/jitlp10 and id is 1 raw text is: The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/1477-0024.htm The political economy of state State accession accession to international legal regimes A re-assessment of the China-World Trade 5 Organization nexus Miron Mushkat Syracuse University (Hong Kong Programme), Kowloon, Hong Kong, and Roda Mushkat Brunel Law School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK Abstract Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the complex processes involving state sacrifice of essential values, including a measure of sovereignty, in return for economic benefits which are substantial but not to a point of overshadowing all else. Design/methodology/approach - The research agenda is addressed by reviewing systematically the extensive theoretical and empirical academic literature on China's entry into the World Trade Organization and drawing appropriate conclusions about how the issue at hand should ideally be approached at this juncture. Findings - Useful observations emerge regarding the classification of relevant factors, conceptual integration, analytical responses to problems arising in the context of accelerating economic integration across the globe and realistic model building. Practical implications - Insights generated may enhance understanding of the interplay between the forces of globalization and nationalism and lead to a more enlightened management of the ensuing tension. Originality/value - Critical assessment undertaken may pave the way for a less segmented and more grounded academic work on the subject. Keywords Globalization, China, International trade, Economic integration, Legal systems, International cooperation Paper type Research paper Introduction There is no dearth of theories purporting to shed light on the forces underpinning international cooperation in its various forms, including the establishment of elaborate institutional mechanisms which circumscribe to varying degrees the room for manoeuvre enjoyed by players in the global arena. Traditionally, this has been a conceptual domain where realists have been most influential, despite their agnosticEmrd disposition and minimalist approach. Liberals have brought a more positive outlook and a less restrictive stance into this evolving intellectual enterprise, while basically Journal of International Trade Law adhering to rationalist assumptions and principles. Constructivists have gone further and Policy Vol. 10 No. 1, 2011 pp. 5-28 The authors wish to thank the Kadoorie Institute for its research support, but the authors are ©Emerald Group Publishing Limited solely responsible for the views expressed herein. DOI 10.1108/14770021111116115

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