Yun Zhao University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Corresponding Author: zhaoy@hku.hk
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Abstract
China has made great achievements in space activities in recent years. While emphasizing the principle of self-independence, China also acknowledges the importance of space cooperation. As early as 2001, China indicated its interest in joining the International Space Station. However, no substantive progress has been made concerning China's participation thus far. This may be a result of political and economic, rather than legal and technical, considerations. There is no doubt that China's participation shall contribute to the sustainable development of the ISS. China's participation could also offer an excellent opportunity to reexamine the 1998 framework and clarify or improve certain provisions that exist in the current regime. While technologically ready for participation, China should start considering possible legal issues that may arise from its participation in the ISS project. This article takes up the challenging task of identifying potential legal issues that may arise in the course of China's participation in the ISS and offers suggestions for a future cooperative legal framework regarding the ISS.
Keywords: International Space Station, Space Cooperation, Inter-Governmental Agreement, Outer Space Treaty
The Full Text is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.14330/jeail.2013.6.1.07
2015년 12월 15일 화요일
The Way Forward for Promoting Awareness of Space Law in Asia: A Proposal for Institutional Capacity Building
Yun Zhao University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
KK Leung Building, HKU Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
Corresponding Author: zhaoy@hku.hk
ⓒ Copyright YIJUN Institute of International Law
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
International cooperation in outer space affairs has always been considered vital to the development of space activities. Such cooperation happens in different levels and different areas. Regional cooperation is especially meaningful to the regions concerned. We have witnessed important developments of space cooperation in Asia in the last few years. However, the cooperation so far is largely limited to technological aspects. We urgently need to see the cooperation in promoting awareness of space law in this region. This article proposes that the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Space Law Center, modeling on the European Center for Space Law, could fill the gap and play an important role in the promotion and education of space law in Asia. Nevertheless, in view of the current situation in the region, we may need to adopt the second best approach, that is, to establish a section within the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization solely dealing with promoting regional cooperation for space law.
Keywords : Space Cooperation, Asia-Pacific Space Law Center, Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization, Capacity Building
The Full Text is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.14330/jeail.2011.4.2.04
KK Leung Building, HKU Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
Corresponding Author: zhaoy@hku.hk
ⓒ Copyright YIJUN Institute of International Law
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
International cooperation in outer space affairs has always been considered vital to the development of space activities. Such cooperation happens in different levels and different areas. Regional cooperation is especially meaningful to the regions concerned. We have witnessed important developments of space cooperation in Asia in the last few years. However, the cooperation so far is largely limited to technological aspects. We urgently need to see the cooperation in promoting awareness of space law in this region. This article proposes that the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Space Law Center, modeling on the European Center for Space Law, could fill the gap and play an important role in the promotion and education of space law in Asia. Nevertheless, in view of the current situation in the region, we may need to adopt the second best approach, that is, to establish a section within the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization solely dealing with promoting regional cooperation for space law.
Keywords : Space Cooperation, Asia-Pacific Space Law Center, Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization, Capacity Building
The Full Text is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.14330/jeail.2011.4.2.04
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