Foreword

Sustainability in digital economy is one of the most critical and challenging points of international economic law terrains. In this regard, the new volume of “Digital Economy, Sustainability and International Economic Law” of Current and Future Developments in Law series successfully delivers significant research outcomes in both theoretical and practical considerations by clarifying the legal ground, development and analytical framework for the new photovoltaic industry and technology subsidy matters. In this book, the best samples and practices are critically examined including the roles of the WTO in dealing with modern technological development. This book contains insightful chapters on the current and future development of artificial intelligence, in terms of the transformation of the WTO technological innovation and regulation from corporate governance to sustainable and digital corporate governance. Additionally, the proposed model and the designation of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the People’s Republic of China have been evaluated, focusing on its challenges and responsibilities. Then, this book suggests mediation as an alternative approach to deal with the diversified dispute as China’s grand strategy and legal tool for the future digital economy. The editors are China’s top-tier international economic lawyers representing the WTO sponsored research institution. In this regard, this book will be valuable for triggering progressive research development in international economic law and sustainability in the time of digitalization.