Tsinghua China Law Review

Special Call for Submissions

China’s Legal Response

to the New Wave of Technology：

Domestic Developments and

Global Implications

《清華中國(guó)法律評(píng)論》特別征稿啟事

“新技術(shù)浪潮下的中國(guó)法律應(yīng)對(duì)：

國(guó)內(nèi)發(fā)展與全球意義”

專題征稿暨征文比賽

Brief Introduction/期刊簡(jiǎn)介

Tsinghua China Law Review (“TCLR”), ISSN: 2151-8904, is the first student-run, English-language journal of legal scholarship published by a Chinese university. Established in 2008, the TCLR is dedicated to advancing the global academic discussion of all issues relating to China law. Over the past decade, we published carefully selected scholarly articles and notes biannually in the United States. These articles are included in renowned databases including HeinOnline, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Vlex and Chinalawinfo. Since 2016, the TCLR has been indexed by ESCI. In 2017, the impact factor and journal cites of the TCLR ranked 1st among English law journals in China and 9th among English journals in the field of Asian Law (source: 2017 Washington & Lee Law Journal Rankings).

《清華中國(guó)法律評(píng)論》（ISSN: 2151-8904）是中國(guó)大陸首家由高校出版、學(xué)生自主運(yùn)作的全英文法律學(xué)術(shù)期刊。自2008年創(chuàng)刊以來(lái)，本刊一直致力于在全球?qū)用娲龠M(jìn)有關(guān)中國(guó)法律問(wèn)題的學(xué)術(shù)研討。在過(guò)去十年間，本刊每年在美國(guó)出版兩期精心挑選的學(xué)術(shù)文章和評(píng)注，并被HeinOnline、LexisNexis、Westlaw、Vlex和北大法寶等著名數(shù)據(jù)庫(kù)收錄。本刊自2016年起被ESCI收錄。2017年，本刊影響因子數(shù)量與被引數(shù)量在中國(guó)大陸英文法學(xué)期刊中排名第一，在亞洲法領(lǐng)域英文法學(xué)期刊中排名第九（數(shù)據(jù)來(lái)源：2017年Washington & Lee法學(xué)期刊排名）。

Background/征文背景

We are currently witnessing a profound technological revolution, driven by advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), big data analytics, blockchain, and biotechnology. This new wave of technology is not merely an incremental change; it is a paradigm shift that fundamentally challenges existing legal frameworks. It questions established concepts of liability, property, due process, and sovereignty. The “black box” nature of complex algorithms creates unprecedented problems for accountability, while the borderless flow of data tests the territorial limits of national jurisdiction.

我們正身處一場(chǎng)深刻的技術(shù)革命，其驅(qū)動(dòng)力來(lái)自生成式人工智能（GenAI）、大數(shù)據(jù)分析、區(qū)塊鏈和生物技術(shù)。這場(chǎng)新技術(shù)浪潮不只是漸進(jìn)式的變革，更是一場(chǎng)范式轉(zhuǎn)移，它從根本上挑戰(zhàn)了現(xiàn)有的法律框架，對(duì)法律責(zé)任、財(cái)產(chǎn)權(quán)、正當(dāng)程序和國(guó)家主權(quán)等既有概念提出了質(zhì)疑。復(fù)雜算法的“黑箱”特性給問(wèn)責(zé)帶來(lái)了前所未有的難題，而數(shù)據(jù)的無(wú)界流動(dòng)則在不斷試探國(guó)家屬地管轄權(quán)的邊界。

China, standing at the global forefront of both technological development and regulatory experimentation, provides a critical and unique case study. The Chinese legal system is grappling with these challenges in real-time, navigating a complex path between fostering state-led technological innovation and the urgent need for social governance and the protection of fundamental rights. The rapid promulgation of legislation concerning personal information protection, data security, and generative AI reflects a distinct “agile governance” approach. However, this dynamic landscape raises profound questions: How can law, which relies on stability, effectively regulate technologies defined by exponential change? How does China’s vision for “data sovereignty” and its regulatory framework interact with, and perhaps reshape, global norms of digital trade and internet governance? We particularly welcome submissions that place China’s experience in a comparative context or analyze its outward-facing impact, appealing to both Chinese law specialists and international/comparative law researchers.

中國(guó)正處于技術(shù)發(fā)展和監(jiān)管實(shí)驗(yàn)的全球前沿，為世界提供了一個(gè)至關(guān)重要且獨(dú)特的案例。中國(guó)法律體系正在實(shí)時(shí)應(yīng)對(duì)這些挑戰(zhàn)，在“促進(jìn)國(guó)家主導(dǎo)的科技創(chuàng)新”與“實(shí)現(xiàn)社會(huì)治理和保障基本權(quán)利的迫切需求”之間開(kāi)辟一條復(fù)雜的路徑。中國(guó)在個(gè)人信息保護(hù)、數(shù)據(jù)安全和生成式人工智能等領(lǐng)域的快速立法，反映了一種獨(dú)特的“敏捷治理”模式。然而，這種動(dòng)態(tài)的圖景也引出了更深層次的問(wèn)題：依賴穩(wěn)定性的法律，如何才能有效規(guī)制日新月異的技術(shù)？中國(guó)的“數(shù)據(jù)主權(quán)”愿景及其監(jiān)管框架，將如何與全球數(shù)字貿(mào)易和互聯(lián)網(wǎng)治理的規(guī)范互動(dòng)，甚至重塑這些規(guī)范？我們尤其歡迎將中國(guó)的經(jīng)驗(yàn)置于比較法背景下，或分析其全球性影響的稿件，以期吸引中國(guó)法學(xué)者和國(guó)際法/比較法學(xué)者的共同關(guān)注。

To explore these critical issues, Tsinghua China Law Review is launching this special issue. This call for submissions is also a paper competition. We will organize an expert committee to review the submissions. Outstanding papers will be selected and given priority for publication in TCLR. We are also honored to have the academic guidance of the Asia Pacific Law Review for this event.

為深入探討這些關(guān)鍵問(wèn)題，《清華中國(guó)法律評(píng)論》特此發(fā)起本專題征稿。本次征稿亦是一次征文比賽。我們將組織專家委員會(huì)對(duì)來(lái)稿進(jìn)行評(píng)比，評(píng)選出的優(yōu)秀論文將擇優(yōu)在本刊發(fā)表。此外，我們很榮幸地邀請(qǐng)到《亞太法律評(píng)論》（Asia Pacific Law Review）為本次活動(dòng)提供學(xué)術(shù)指導(dǎo)。

Specific Themes/具體主題

We call for papers on this topic. We are interested in submissions that move beyond doctrinal description to offer critical analysis of the foundational challenges. The following sub-topics can be chosen (but not limited to):

《清華中國(guó)法律評(píng)論》在此就這一主題進(jìn)行專題征稿。我們期待稿件能超越單純的教義學(xué)描述，對(duì)上述基礎(chǔ)性挑戰(zhàn)進(jìn)行批判性分析。下列子主題可作參考（但不限于這些子主題）：

1. Foundational Theory & Governance / 基礎(chǔ)理論與治理

Foundational Theories: The adaptability of traditional legal principles (e.g., liability, property, personhood) in the age of AI and big data.

Constitutional & Administrative Law: The balance between digital surveillance, algorithmic governance, and fundamental rights (e.g., privacy, due process, non-discrimination).

Emerging Frontiers: Legal and ethical governance of biotechnology (e.g., gene editing).

基礎(chǔ)理論： 傳統(tǒng)法律原則（如責(zé)任、財(cái)產(chǎn)、法律人格）在人工智能和大數(shù)據(jù)時(shí)代的適應(yīng)性。

憲法與行政法： 數(shù)字監(jiān)控、算法治理與基本權(quán)利（如隱私權(quán)、正當(dāng)程序、反歧視）之間的平衡。

其他前沿領(lǐng)域：生物技術(shù)（如基因編輯）等的法律與倫理治理。

2. Regulation of Markets & Platforms / 市場(chǎng)與平臺(tái)規(guī)制

Economic Law: The regulation of “gatekeeper” platforms, algorithmic collusion, and the application of anti-monopoly law in data-driven markets.

Environmental Law: The role of technology in environmental governance (e.g., “smart surveillance”), climate change mitigation, and regulating the environmental footprint of the tech industry (e.g., energy consumption of data centers).

Emerging Frontiers: Legal and ethical governance of FinTech (e.g., cryptocurrency, DeFi).

經(jīng)濟(jì)法： “守門人”平臺(tái)的規(guī)制、算法合謀、反壟斷法在數(shù)據(jù)驅(qū)動(dòng)型市場(chǎng)中的適用。

環(huán)境法：技術(shù)在環(huán)境治理（如“智慧監(jiān)測(cè)” ）、緩解氣候變化中的作用，以及對(duì)科技產(chǎn)業(yè)自身環(huán)境足跡（如數(shù)據(jù)中心能耗）的規(guī)制。

前沿領(lǐng)域：金融科技（如加密貨幣、DeFi）的法律與倫理治理。

3. Rights & Accountability / 權(quán)利與歸責(zé)

Private Law: Allocating liability for autonomous systems, the legal status of data and virtual assets, and algorithmic bias in contracts or torts.

Criminal Law: Combating new forms of cybercrime, the use of AI in law enforcement, and the legal challenges of deepfakes and disinformation.

私法：自主系統(tǒng)的責(zé)任分配、數(shù)據(jù)和虛擬財(cái)產(chǎn)的法律地位、合同或侵權(quán)中的算法歧視。

刑法：打擊新型網(wǎng)絡(luò)犯罪、人工智能在執(zhí)法中的應(yīng)用、深度偽造和虛假信息的法律挑戰(zhàn)。

4. International & Comparative Dimensions / 國(guó)際與比較維度

International Law: The implications of China’s data governance regime (e.g., PIPL, DSL) for international trade rules (e.g., WTO) and cross-border data flows.

Comparative Law: Comparative studies on regulatory approaches to new technologies (e.g., AI governance models in China, the EU, and the US).

國(guó)際法：中國(guó)的數(shù)據(jù)治理機(jī)制（如個(gè)人信息保護(hù)法、數(shù)字安全法）對(duì)國(guó)際貿(mào)易規(guī)則（如WTO）和跨境數(shù)據(jù)流動(dòng)的影響。

比較法：新技術(shù)監(jiān)管路徑的比較研究（如中國(guó)、歐盟、美國(guó)的AI治理模式對(duì)比）。

Meanwhile, submissions on other relevant topics are also welcomed.

與此同時(shí)，我們也同樣歡迎其他相關(guān)主題的稿件。

Deadline for Submissions/截止時(shí)間

This call for submissions will close on January 20, 2026.

本次征稿將于2026年1月20日截止。

Competition, Review Process, and Awards / 比賽、評(píng)審與獎(jiǎng)項(xiàng)

To enhance the visibility and quality of the special issue, this call for submissions is run as a competition. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, analytical rigor, academic contribution, and relevance to the theme. An honorary review committee will participate in the judging process. This committee will be composed of internationally recognized scholars, including Professor Julien Chaisse (Editor-in-Chief, Asia Pacific Law Review (SSCI)) and other leading experts from China, the United States, India, and other regions. We are also honored that Professor Chaisse will contribute the Preface for this special issue. The authors of the top three papers and honorable mentions will receive special recognition and a modest publication award. Furthermore, selected authors will be invited to present their work at a dedicated TCLR Symposium, offering an opportunity for in-depth discussion with reviewers and the editorial board.

為提升本特刊的學(xué)術(shù)可見(jiàn)度與質(zhì)量，本次征稿將以征文比賽的形式進(jìn)行。稿件將基于其原創(chuàng)性、分析嚴(yán)謹(jǐn)性、學(xué)術(shù)貢獻(xiàn)度以及主題相關(guān)性進(jìn)行評(píng)審。我們將組建一個(gè)由國(guó)際知名學(xué)者組成的榮譽(yù)評(píng)審委員會(huì)參與評(píng)審工作。該委員會(huì)將包括《亞太法律評(píng)論》（SSCI）主編Julien Chaisse教授，以及來(lái)自中國(guó)、美國(guó)、印度等地區(qū)的其他領(lǐng)軍專家。我們也很榮幸地宣布，Chaisse教授將為本特刊撰寫序言（Preface）。排名前三的論文及優(yōu)秀獎(jiǎng)（honorable mentions）的作者將獲得特別表彰和一定的出版獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)。此外，部分優(yōu)秀論文作者將被邀請(qǐng)參加TCLR專題研討會(huì)，與評(píng)委和編輯委員會(huì)進(jìn)行深入交流。

Length and Forms of Submissions/字?jǐn)?shù)和體裁

Academic articles within the range of 10,000 to 20,000 words by scholars and legal practitioners.

For more submission guidelines, please visit

http://www.tsinghuachinalawreview.org/submissions/.

法學(xué)學(xué)者、法律實(shí)務(wù)工作者撰寫的學(xué)術(shù)論文（10,000-20,000詞）。關(guān)于投稿指南詳情，請(qǐng)?jiān)L問(wèn)

http://www.tsinghuachinalawreview.org/submissions/。

Articles of past issues are available at

http://www.tsinghuachinalawreview.org/index.htm.

樣例詳見(jiàn)往期文章http://www.tsinghuachinalawreview.org/index.htm。

Language/文章語(yǔ)言

English.

英文。

Citation Style/注釋規(guī)范

The TCLR uses the 22nd edition ofThe Bluebook Uniform System of Citation. Please refer to

www.legalbluebook.com for detailed information on the citation style.

本刊的注釋規(guī)范使用第22版The Bluebook統(tǒng)一注釋體系。

具體注釋規(guī)范請(qǐng)查詢網(wǎng)站 www.legalbluebook.com。

Submission Channels/投稿渠道

Manuscripts should be submitted through:

1) Scholastica (URL: https://tsinghuaclr.scholasticahq.com/); or

2) email to tsinghuaclr@gmail.com.

來(lái)稿請(qǐng)通過(guò)以下任一方式提交：

1）Scholastica（網(wǎng)址：https://tsinghuaclr.scholasticahq.com/）；

2）發(fā)送郵件至tsinghuaclr@gmail.com。

信息來(lái)源：TCLR