Effect of Treaties in Domestic Law: Practice of the People's Republic of China

In recent years, there has been rapid growth in China's treaty relations with other states and international organizations. How a state carries out its international obligations is the province of domestic law, so this article asks "what is the effect of treaties in China's domestic legal system?" The analysis addresses the relevant provisions of China's constitution, statutes and legislative decisions as well as judicial and diplomatic practice. A brief account of the scope of treaties, the allocation of treaty-making power among national government institutions, and procedures for concluding treaties is also included. [The article does not address women's rights specifically but looks at international treaties generally.]