The Science of Private International Law in China, Latin America, and Muslim Countries (General Provisions)

This article analyzes the doctrinal and legislative peculiarities of private international law (PIL) in China, Latin America, and Muslim countries. It examines the evolution of Chinese PIL scholarship from isolationism to the Open Door policy, where Professor Han Depei’s “one body and two wings” theory played a key role, and the adoption of the 2010 Act marked the process of legal “Sinicization.” The second part explores a unique phenomenon of the Latin American school — the Bustamante Code of 1928, its structure, and classification of rules that have ensured its longevity.

The third part reveals the influence of Muslim doctrine, using the Egyptian Civil Code of 1948 as an example, which demonstrates a synthesis of Sharia and European traditions.

The conclusion is drawn about the diversity of paths in the formation of PIL in non-Western legal systems, combining national traditions with international standards.

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