The spectacular rise of the Chinese economy in the last three decades has largely been investment driven. Investment law thus offers a rich and multidimensional perspective on the evolution of China’s post-Mao legal system in its broader economic, social and political context. This course is designed to provide a nuanced and contextualized overview of the law and practice of Chinese investment law, with a focus on the key doctrines, principles, institutions, policies, rules and practices of investment law that affect cross-border investments, both inward and outward. Topics covered include: forms of new establishment, acquisition of existing establishment, consents and approval, compliance, and issues arising from outbound investments.