Applying two-level game theory and rational decision-making analysis, this book explores how China navigates domestic constraints and international pressures to achieve optimal outcomes in its foreign trade policy.

The author examines China’s accession to the WTO and the evolving trade tensions between China and the US. She analyzes some of the most contentious trade issues in the contemporary landscape, such as China’s economic model, technology restrictions, and non-tariff barriers. Through a case study on China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sector, she illustrates how these trade issues influence policy-making within a specific industry. In conclusion, the book evaluates China’s strategies for navigating its foreign trade within the broader global trading system – it considers the prospects for a potential "win-set" in future trade negotiations, offering insights into how China might navigate these complexities moving forward.

The book will appeal to academics specializing in international trade law, international relations, and China studies.

Zuozhen Liu is Associate Professor of Law whose research focuses on cultural heritage law, international trade law, and Chinese constitutional law. She holds a PhD in Art and Law from the University of Amsterdam and also practices law part-time. Dr. Liu serves as a legal consultation expert for local governments’ rule-of-law initiatives, with her policy reports earning repeated commendations from various departments. Her work bridges academic inquiry and legal practice, with a focus on the intersection of culture, law, and development.