The Exploration of the Remedies of Environmental Infringement by Multinational Corporations: Taking China as an Example

Ruoxi Li

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The Exploration of the Remedies of Environmental Infringement by Multinational Corporations: Taking China as an Example

Ruoxi Li *^,1,

¹ Northwest University of Political Science and Law

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/66/2024MU0016

Abstract

Under the background of an increasing number of multinational corporations, it is noteworthy that they can bring great benefits and harm to host states at the same time. Consequently, it is necessary for host states to build up effective regulations to deal with potential risks. This essay chooses to take China as an example. As the biggest developing country in the world, how to regulate foreign investments has become an imperative issue if China wants to achieve further and sustainable development. By introducing its current legislative system and displaying cases, this essay analyzes the deficiencies of the current regulation system from legislative and judicial aspects. Based on the above analysis, this paper also attempts to explore possible solutions to make up for the weaknesses. Ultimately, the author agrees to construct a more exclusive and comprehensive legal system for MNEs in China and refine the prevailing judicial remedies. The main methods used in this paper are literature analysis and comparative analysis.

Keywords

Multinational corporation, Environmental infringement, Principle of forum non conveniens, Limited liability system, Independent legal personality

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Li,R. (2024). The Exploration of the Remedies of Environmental Infringement by Multinational Corporations: Taking China as an Example. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,66,53-60.

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