Dr Xinyue Li is an Associate Researcher at School of International Law and a founding member of Institution for International Law and Policy of Global Commons Governance, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, China. She is also a part-time Legal Advisor of International Operation at Shanghai I-Land Law Offices. Dr Li is selected for 2023 Chinese National Overseas Talent Programme, 2023 Shanghai Magnolia Talent Programme Youth Project, and 2024 Shanghai Higher Education Young Teacher Cultivation Funding Scheme.

Her current research interests include advanced multidisciplinary theories of international law (i.e., quantum international law), international law and international relations, emerging economic-security irreconciliation, international commercial litigation and arbitration, cross-border negotiation and collaboration, and multidisciplinary legal issues of science and technology innovations. She teaches Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, Science, Technology & Law, and International Law Moot Court Competition. She served as the Coach of ICRC International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition.

【Experience】

PhD in Law, Durham University, October 2020-June 2023 Supervisors: 

Supervisors: Professor Thom Brooks; Professor Ming Du 

Thesis: ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: Pluralistic Reconciliation between Security Protection and Economic Liberalisation Through a Quantum Worldview’ 

Honours & Awards: Durham Law School Studentship (2020-2023); Ustinov College Global Citizenship Programme Scholarship (2020-2023); PGRs Course Representative (2020-2023)

Titles: Deputy Director of Centre for Chinese Law and Policy; Associate Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) in UK; Senior Tutor at Durham Law School 

Visiting Scholar Programme: The Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at University of Cambridge (4 July-16 September 2022, supervised by Professor Sandesh Sivakumaran)

Master of Jurisprudence in International Economic Law (Summa Cum Laude), East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL), 2016–2019 

Supervisor: Associate Professor Jing Li 

Thesis: ‘Legal Study on the Restrictive Application of WTO Security Exceptions’ 

GPA: 3.77/4.02 

Honours & Awards: Academic Excellence Scholarship (2016-2019); Young Scholar’s Excellent 

Thesis Award, 2018 Annual Conference of Chinese Society of International Economic Law (2018); Best Oralist, The First Law of Sea Moot Court Competition of China (2017)

LLM in Public International Law (Distinction), University of New South Wales (UNSW), 2017-2018

Overall WAM: 76.375/100 

Concentrations: Public International Law, International Organisations Law, WTO Law, International Criminal Law, Law of Armed Conflict, International Environmental Law, International Business Transactions, Australia Legal System 

Honours & Awards: Academic Excellence Scholarship (2018)

LLB (Hons, first-class), Soochow University, 2012-2016

Supervisor: Associate Professor Lu Bu 

Thesis: ‘The Foreign Same-Sex Marriages and Chinese Public Policy’ 

GPA: 3.6/4.0; Ranking: 12/125 

Research Projects: ‘The Systematic Roots of Series of Corruption Cases and Legal Countermeasures in a Shifting Era’; The Intertwining Relation of Tibetan Buddhism and the Domestic Law’ 

Honours & Awards: Distinction Dissertation of Jiangsu Province (2016); Academic Excellence Scholarship (2013-2016); Outstanding Young Advocator of Law in Suzhou (2015); First Prize of the 15th Challenge Cup Research Competition and Major Project of the 16th Research Fund (2014); Top 10 Academic Research Teams of Kenneth Wang School of Law

【Publication】

Work-in-progress

1. Xinyue Li (2024), ‘Quantum International Law: Multidisciplinary Framework for Economicsecurity Dynamic in a Revolutionary World（量子国际法：变革世界中经济与安全动态关系 的多学科建构）, peer-reviewed journal article, under review (in Chinese, CSSCI)

2. Xinyue Li (2025), ‘From Pluralistic to Quantum: A Meta-narrative for International Rule of Law in the “Asian Century”’, peer-reviewed journal article, drafting 

3. Xinyue Li (2025), ‘The Quantum Characteristics of International law and its Implications for International Rule of Law（国际法的“量子性”及其对国际法治的影响）’, peer-reviewed journal article, drafting (in Chinese) 

4. Xinyue Li, Quantising Geoeconomics: Pluralistic Economic-Security Through a Quantum Worldview, monograph, under review at Routledge (preliminary publication year: 2025-2026)

5. Xinyue Li, Quantum International Law, monograph, drafting (preliminary publication year: 2027- 2028)

6. Shengli Jiang & Xinyue Li (2025), International Human Rights Law, textbook, in-progress with Shanghai People’s Publishing House Co., Ltd (in Chinese) 

7. Xinyue Li, Science, Technology Innovation & New Quality Law, textbook, in application process (preliminary publication year: 2028)

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

1. Xinyue Li (2024), ‘Legal Pluralism’, Oxford Bibliographies in International Law, forthcoming 

2. Xinyue Li (2024), ‘Pluralistic Reconciliation or Relative Politicization: Emerging Energy Security in International Trade Law Through Quantizing Geoeconomics’, Asian Journal of WTO & International Health Law and Policy, SSCI, forthcoming 

3. Xinyue Li (2024), ‘Quantum International Law Theories: Towards an Inclusive International Investment-Security Construct’, Journal of World Investment and Trade, ESCI, 237-275 

4. Xinyue Li (2023), ‘A Parallel Narrative: Pluralistic Reconciliation Through Quantizing Geoeconomics in (Cyber)security Governance in International Economic Law’, Asian Journal of WTO & International Health Law and Policy, SSCI, Vol.18.1, 89-130, available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4411000 

5. Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Quantizing Geoeconomics: Emerging Geoeconomics in International Economic Law Through a Quantum Worldview’, Asian Journal of WTO & International Health Law and Policy, SSCI, Volume 17.1, 5-39, available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4071942

 6. Xinyue Li 李欣玥 (2019), WTO 安全例外条款的限制性适用 (‘Possible Ways to Tame the Mysterious WTO Security Exception’), 国际经济法学刊(Chinese Journal of International Economic Law), CSSCI, Issue 2, 80-92 

7. Xinyue Li 李欣玥 (2019), 全球行政法在国际规制主体中的互补适用(‘The Complementary Application of Global Administrative Law in International Regulatory Bodies’), 研究生法学 (Graduate Law Review CUPL), Issue 3, 65-74

【Conferences】

Conference Presentations

Xinyue Li (29-30 May 2024), ‘Beyond Transnational Legal Pluralism: Quantum International Law Theories for Asian Narratives’, 21st Asian Law Institute Conference, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘Quantum International Law: Multidisciplinary Framework for Economic-security Dynamic in a Revolutionary World（量子国际法：变革世界中经济与安全动态关系的多学科建 构）’, Chinese Society of International Economic Law (CSIEL) Annual Conference, Guangzhou, China 

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘Pluralistic Reconciliation or Relative Politicization: Emerging Energy Security Through Quantising Geoeconomics in International Economic Law’, 2023 CIBEL Global Network Conference and Young Scholars Workshop, China International Business and Economic Law (CIBEL) Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia (Online) 

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘Pluralistic Reconciliation or Relative Politicisation: Emerging Energy Security Through Quantising Geoeconomics in International Economic Law’, 9th Ustinov College Annual Conference on ‘Powering the Future We Want: Global Innovative Approach in Sustainable Energy and Environment’, Durham University, UK 

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘Pluralistic Reconciliation or Relative Politicisation: Emerging Energy Security Through Quantising Geoeconomics in International Economic Law’, Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Annual Conference, Ulster University, UK 

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: The Pluralistic Reconciliation between National Security and Economic Liberalisation’, China in Social Sciences: Emerging Research from the North of England (ChiNESS) Conference, University of Sheffield, UK

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: The Pluralistic Reconciliation between Cybersecurity and Economic Liberalisation’, Leicester Law School Postgraduate Conference, University of Leicester, UK 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: Emerging Geoeconomics in International Economic Law Through a Quantum Worldview’, 7th Asian International Economic Law Network (AIELN) Conference (Online), Panel 5 ‘Emerging Challenges to Trade Rules’, Singapore Management University, Singapore 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘Competitive and Cooperative: National Security under the Two Faces of Geoeconomics’, Leicester Law School Postgraduate Research Conference (Online), University of Leicester, UK 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘The Background of National Security in International Economic Law’, Durham Law School Annual PGR Conference (Online), Durham University, UK 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘Make Three Things Possible for Online Tutoring in a Post-Covid World’, Panel ‘Engaging Students in the Blended Classroom’, Durham Annual Festival of Teaching and Learning (Online), Durham University, UK

Conference Organisation

Conference Organiser, Durham Law School Annual PGR Conference 2021, February 2021-July 20215 

Guest Lectures, Seminars, Invited Talks, and Podcasts 

Xinyue Li (2024), Representative of Alliance Member, 1st meeting of the International Aviation Law Research Alliance in 2024, Beijing, China 

Xinyue Li, Yang Liu, and Yudan Tan (2024), ‘The Process of Learning International Law — Swimming in the Blue Ocean’, on Podcast（法言法语 Oyez）, Shanghai, China 

Xinyue Li, Yang Liu, and Yudan Tan (2024), ‘The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict under the Perspective of International Law — Compliance and Implementation of International Law’, on Podcast（法言法语 Oyez）, Shanghai, China 

Xinyue Li (2024), ‘Technology, Green, and Peace: Interdisciplinary Features of World Shipping Transitions’, Invited Talk, themed ‘Focusing on Foreign-related Legal Services and Serving the Construction of “Five Centers”’, China Democratic National Construction Association, Shanghai, China 

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘Delivering a Speech: Narrative and Performance’, Seminar, A&Z Law Firm, Shanghai, China 

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘How Can Human Maintain Their “Status” of Cybersecurity Governance in an Era of AI-empowerment?’, ‘Cyberspace Governance’ Panel, Conference of ‘International Law and Policy Challenges and Responses to Global Commons Governance in the New Era’ and the founding ceremony of Institution for International Law and Policy of Global Commons Governance, ECUPL, Shanghai, China 

Xinyue Li (2023), ‘Expanding the Outreach of Our Future’, Invited Talk, Event No.1of 1575 Suzhou Riverside Reading Club, Shanghai, China 

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘An Academic Journey of Young International Law Enthusiast—Expanding the Outreach of Our Future’, Invited Talk, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China 

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: The Pluralistic Reconciliation between National Security and Economic Liberalisation’, Visiting Fellows/Scholars’ Workshop, The Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge, UK 

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: The Pluralistic Reconciliation between National Security and Economic Liberalisation’, PGRs Seminar, Durham University, UK 

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Three Basics of the PhD Journey’, Invited Talk for ‘2022-2023 Induction Programme for Postgraduate Researchers’, Faculty of Social Science & Health and Faculty of Business, Centre for Academic Development, Durham University, UK 

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Empowering Women in Academia’, Invited Talk, Global Citizenship Programme Seminar/Success, Ustinov College, Durham University, UK

Xinyue Li (2022), ‘Quantising Geoeconomics: Emerging Geoeconomics in International Economic Law Through a Quantum Worldview’, Seminar on ‘Science, Technology and the Law’, Global Citizenship Programme Café Scientifique, Ustinov College, Durham University, UK 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘Outreach of International Law in Geo-economic World’, 6th Virtual International Guest Lecture, IMS (Institute of Management Studies) Noida, India, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2wLXlxgueo&t=170s 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘Quantising the Geoeconomic Order: The “Great Reset” of National Security’, Parul Institute of Law Expert Webinar, Parul University, India 

Xinyue Li (2021), ‘Next Steps (Academia)’, Invited Talk, Global Citizenship Programme Success/Volunteering, Ustinov College, Durham University, UK

【Awards & Grants】

Chinese National Overseas Talent Programme, 2023 

Shanghai Magnolia Talent Programme Youth Project, 2023 

Shanghai Higher Education Young Teacher Cultivation Funding Scheme, 2024 

Young Scholar Distinct Paper Award, 2023, Chinese Society of International Economic Law

Durham Law School Studentship, 2020-2023, full tuition fee at the international level (Durham University) 

Durham Law School Postgraduates Support Fund, 2020-2023 (Durham University) 

Ustinov College Global Citizenship Programme Scholarship, 2020-2023 (Durham University) 

Ustinov College Norman Richardson Postgraduate Research Fund, 2022 (Durham University)

【Service Roles】

Volunteer Legal Advertiser, Songjiang Experimental School Affiliated to ECUPL (elementary and middle school), May 2023 to present

Outstanding Faculty and Alumni Representative, Durham University Annual Event in Shanghai, April 2023 to present

Debating Judge, Shanghai University Students’ International Humanitarian Issues Debate Competition, April 2023 to present

PGRs Course Representative, Law School at Durham University, October 2020-June 2023

Debating Judge, Durham Centre for Law and Global Justice and Durham Student Union Justice Society, February-March 2022                                                             

Volunteer and Reporter, The Force of Innovation · TED x Caohejing (Shanghai), October 2018

Volunteer, Teaching Chinese and Chinese Culture in Sydney, November 2017-December 2017

Liaison Department Director, International Law Student Union at ECUPL, December 2016-July 2017

President, Student Union of Kenneth Wang School of Law at Soochow University, June 2014-July 2015

President, Debate Society of Kenneth Wang School of Law at Soochow University, July 2013-July 2014   

Leader of Criminal Law Group A, Science and Technology Association of Kenneth Wang School of Law at Soochow University, July 2013-July 2014

Leading Cast, Legal Advertising Video Made by Suzhou Women’s Association, April 2013