Enhanced Dissertation Outline
强化论文大纲
Title: Balancing National Security and Investment Protection: A Legal Assessment of the UK’s NSIA 2021 under the UK–China BIT and International Investment Law
题目:平衡国家安全与投资保护:根据中英双边投资协定和国际投资法对 2021 年英国 NSIA 的法律评估
1. Introduction (Approx. 1000 words)
1. 引言(约 1000 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
To what extent has the UK’s post-Brexit national security framework (NSIA 2021) created legal tensions with its international investment obligations, especially under the UK–China BIT?
英国脱欧后的国家安全框架 (NSIA 2021) 在多大程度上与其国际投资义务造成了法律紧张关系,尤其是在英中双边投资协定下?
Objective:
目的:
Establish the regulatory and geopolitical context (FDI securitization, Brexit). Clarify the legal gap addressed. Frame the central research question.
建立监管和地缘政治环境(FDI 证券化、英国脱欧)。澄清已解决的法律差距。构建中心研究问题。
Methodology:
方法论:
Legal doctrinal research, BIT treaty interpretation, case studies. Initial framing using VCLT and customary international law.
法律理论研究、双边投资条约解释、案例研究。使用 VCLT 和习惯国际法进行初始框架设计。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
UK–China BIT (1986, amended); NSIA 2021 text and Parliamentary Debates (Hansard); Huawei, TikTok, Newport Wafer Fab cases; Grosse Ruse-Khan (2021), Sornarajah (2017).
英中双边投资协定(1986 年,修订);NSIA 2021 文本和议会辩论(议事录);华为、TikTok、Newport Wafer Fab 案件;Grosse Ruse-Khan (2021)、Sornarajah (2017)。
2. NSIA as an Instrument of Sovereignty: Scope, Ambiguity, and Risk (Approx. 1500 words)
2. 作为主权工具的 NSIA:范围、模糊性和风险(约 1500 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
Does the NSIA’s vague definitions and discretionary scope violate internationally accepted standards of transparency and due process?
NSIA 模糊的定义和自由裁量范围是否违反了国际公认的透明度和正当程序标准?
Objective:
目的:
Clarify NSIA’s discretionary structure and its departure from norm-based regulation. Benchmark NSIA against CFIUS (US) and EU regimes.
澄清 NSIA 的自由裁量结构及其对基于规范的监管的背离。将 NSIA 与 CFIUS(美国)和欧盟制度进行基准测试。
Methodology:
方法论:
Statutory and institutional analysis of NSIA. Comparative study with CFIUS and EU Screening Regulation.
NSIA 的法定和制度分析。与 CFIUS 和欧盟筛查法规的比较研究。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
NSIA 2021; CFIUS Review Statutes, EU Regulation (EU) 2019/452; UK Parliamentary Select Committee reports; Belyi (2021), Echandi (2020).
NSIA 2021 年;CFIUS 审查法规,欧盟法规 (EU) 2019/452;英国议会特别委员会报告;Belyi (2021),Echandi (2020)。
3. International Investment Obligations under the UK–China BIT and VCLT (Approx. 1800 words)
3. 中英双边投资协定和 VCLT 下的国际投资义务(约 1800 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
Can the NSIA’s national security discretion be interpreted as violating the UK’s investment treaty obligations using VCLT principles?
NSIA 的国家安全自由裁量权是否可以被解释为违反了使用 VCLT 原则的英国投资条约义务?
Objective:
目的:
Interpret key BIT clauses (FET, expropriation, MFN) via VCLT rules. Set foundation for legality assessment in later chapters.
通过 VCLT 规则解释关键 BIT 子句(FET、征用、MFN)。为后面章节的合法性评估奠定基础。
Methodology:
方法论:
Article-by-article BIT analysis. VCLT-based interpretation (Art. 31–33). Scholarly debate incorporation.
逐篇 BIT 分析。基于 VCLT 的口译(第 31-33 条)。学术辩论合并。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
UK–China BIT; VCLT Articles 31–33; Maffezini v Spain, Plama v Bulgaria; Aust (2013), Reinisch (2008), UNCTAD BIT Handbook.
英中双边投资协定;VCLT 第 31-33 条;马菲齐尼 v 西班牙,普拉马 v 保加利亚;Aust (2013),Reinisch (2008),UNCTAD BIT 手册。
4. Testing Legal Tensions: Jurisprudential Standards of Review (Approx. 1800 words)
4. 测试法律紧张局势:法学审查标准(约 1800 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
Does NSIA meet the proportionality, foreseeability, and non-discrimination tests developed in investment treaty jurisprudence?
NSIA 是否符合投资条约判例中制定的相称性、可预见性和非歧视性测试?
Objective:
目的:
Apply arbitral standards of review to NSIA. Test legality of the UK’s discretion against international norms.
将仲裁审查标准应用于 NSIA。根据国际规范检验英国自由裁量权的合法性。
Methodology:
方法论:
Case law analysis. Proportionality test application (3-prong). Comparative tribunal reasoning evaluation.
判例法分析。相称性测试申请(3 管齐下)。比较法庭推理评估。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
EDF v Romania, Saluka v Czech Republic, Philip Morris v Uruguay; Schill (2010), Titi (2014), Wälde (2005).
EDF v 罗马尼亚,Saluka v 捷克,菲利普莫里斯 v 乌拉圭;席尔 (2010)、蒂蒂 (2014)、瓦尔德 (2005)。
5. Doctrinal Evaluation: NSIA Practice and BIT Compatibility (Approx. 1600 words)
5. 理论评价:NSIA 实践和 BIT 兼容性(约 1600 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
Do NSIA-triggered interventions amount to indirect expropriation or breach of FET standards under the UK–China BIT?
NSIA 触发的干预是否构成间接征用或违反英中双边投资协定下的 FET 标准?
Objective:
目的:
Analyze NSIA implementation outcomes. Doctrinally assess BIT compatibility of government measures.
分析 NSIA 实施结果。从理论上评估政府措施的 BIT 兼容性。
Methodology:
方法论:
Match NSIA outcomes to BIT standards. Apply ICSID and UNCITRAL jurisprudence on indirect expropriation and FET.
将 NSIA 结果与 BIT 标准相匹配。将国际投资争端解决中心(ICSID)和联合国国际贸易法委员会(UNCITRAL)的判例应用于间接征收和 FET。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
Newport Wafer Fab case; UNCTAD Indirect Expropriation Framework; Tecmed v Mexico, Metalclad v Mexico; Vandevelde (2009), Dolzer & Schreuer (2012).
Newport Wafer Fab 案;贸发会议间接征收框架;Tecmed v 墨西哥,Metalclad v 墨西哥;Vandevelde (2009), Dolzer & Schreuer (2012).
6. MFN Clauses and the Limits of Procedural Equality (Approx. 1000 words)
6. 最惠国条款和程序平等的限制(约 1000 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
Can Chinese investors use MFN clauses to gain procedural rights under other UK BITs (e.g. UK–Singapore), and what are the legal limits?
中国投资者是否可以使用最惠国待遇条款获得其他英国双边投资条约(例如英国-新加坡)下的程序权利,法律限制是什么?
Objective:
目的:
Clarify scope of MFN clauses in importing procedural rights. Examine risks of inconsistent procedural expansion.
明确进口程序权中最惠国待遇条款的范围。检查不一致的程序扩展的风险。
Methodology:
方法论:
Compare arbitral decisions (Maffezini line vs Plama line). Doctrinal analysis of MFN reach into procedure.
比较仲裁裁决(Maffezini 线与 Plama 线)。最惠国待遇的理论分析伸入程序。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
Maffezini v Spain, Plama v Bulgaria; UK–Singapore BIT, UK–Vietnam BIT; Schill (2011), UNCTAD MFN Working Paper.
马菲齐尼 v 西班牙,普拉马 v 保加利亚;英国-新加坡 BIT、英国-越南 BIT;Schill (2011),《贸发会议最惠国待遇工作文件》。
7. Beyond Treaty Text: The Role of Customary International Law (Approx. 1000 words)
7. 超越条约文本:习惯国际法的作用(约 1000 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
Do NSIA’s broad discretionary powers infringe minimum standards of treatment under customary international law?
NSIA 广泛的自由裁量权是否违反了习惯国际法规定的最低待遇标准?
Objective:
目的:
Assess relevance of CIL in the absence or limits of treaty text. Introduce transparency and good faith principles.
在条约文本缺失或限制的情况下评估 CIL 的相关性。引入透明度和诚信原则。
Methodology:
方法论:
Analyze CIL doctrines (MST, transparency, due process). Apply UNCTAD, OECD, and arbitral sources.
分析 CIL 原则(MST、透明度、正当程序)。应用 UNCTAD、OECD 和仲裁来源。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
Tecmed, Methanex, Loewen; UNCTAD “Fair and Equitable Treatment” report; OECD FDI screening practices; Paparinskis (2014), Alford (2017).
Tecmed, Methanex, Loewen;联合国贸易和发展会议 (UNCTAD) “公平公正待遇”报告;经合组织 FDI 审查做法;帕帕林斯基斯 (2014),阿尔福德 (2017)。
8. The Way Forward: Legal Reform and Strategic Responses (Approx. 1000 words)
8. 前进之路:法律改革和战略对策(约 1000 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
What legal and strategic reforms can align NSIA practice with international investment obligations?
哪些法律和战略改革可以使 NSIA 的实践与国际投资义务保持一致?
Objective:
目的:
Propose policy and legal reforms. Suggest investor strategies for compliance and protection.
提出政策和法律改革。为投资者提供合规和保护策略。
Methodology:
方法论:
Derive reform benchmarks from CPTPP, EU model BITs. Develop investor tools (SPVs, early due diligence).
从 CPTPP、欧盟双边投资条约范本中得出改革基准。开发投资者工具(SPV、早期尽职调查)。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
CPTPP investment chapter; EU Model BIT 2020; UNCTAD FDI Screening Toolkit; Bungenberg & Reinisch (2022).
CPTPP 投资分会;欧盟 BIT 2020 型;贸发会议外国直接投资筛查工具包;Bungenberg & Reinisch (2022)。
9. Conclusion and Implications (Approx. 800 words)
9. 结论和意义(约 800 字)
Testable Question:
可测试问题:
What legal, strategic, and policy conclusions can be drawn from the NSIA–BIT conflict?
从 NSIA-BIT 冲突中可以得出哪些法律、战略和政策结论?
Objective:
目的:
Synthesize arguments. Offer forward-looking implications for UK, China, and FDI governance.
Synthesize 参数。为英国、中国和 FDI 治理提供前瞻性影响。
Methodology:
方法论:
Synthesis of findings. Comparative foresight (e.g., BIT renegotiations).
结果综合。比较远见(例如,BIT 重新谈判)。
Key References:
主要参考资料:
All prior chapters; UK FDI trends reports; Recent ICSID jurisprudence summary reports.
所有前面的章节;英国 FDI 趋势报告;最近的 ICSID 判例摘要报告。