Professor Bing Ling
Associate Director, Centre for Asian and Pacific Law
Director China Engagement
Professor Ling joined the University of Sydney Law School as Professor of Chinese Law in September 2012. Before coming to Australia, he was a professor and founding member of the Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has also taught at Peking University Law School, University of Michigan Law School and City University of Hong Kong Law School. He received an LLB degree from Peking University in 1989 and an LLM degree from the University of Michigan in 1992. He was awarded a Diploma by the Hague Academy of International Law in 1995. He is the author of books and articles on Chinese civil and commercial law and international law, including Contract Law in China (Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2002). He was admitted to the Bar of PRC in 1990 and served as an expert witness on Chinese law questions in numerous international litigation and arbitration cases.
- Chinese and comparative contract law
- Chinese civil law
- Public international law
- Introduction to Chinese Law
- Chinese Laws and Chinese Legal Systems
- Public International Law
- Contracts
Selected publications
Publications
Books
- Ling, B. (2018). Contract Law in China (2nd Edition) (Forthcoming). Hong Kong: Sweet & Maxwell Asia.
- Ling, B. (2002). Contract Law in China. Hong Kong: Sweet & Maxwell Asia.
- Ling, B. (1999). Chinese Contract Law [in Chinese]. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd.
Book Chapters
- Ling, B. (2022). Extraterritorial Application of the Hong Kong National Security Law: A Legal Appraisal. In Hualing Fu and Michael Hor (Eds.), The National Security Law of Hong Kong: Restoration and Transformation, (pp. 101-118). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
- Ling, B. (2007). The Guo Bihua Case and Rendition of Fugitive Offenders between the Mainland and Macau [Chinese]. In Y Yang, G Rao (Eds.), The Basic Law and Sustainable Development in the Macau SAR, (pp. 123-129). Macau: Association for the Promotion of the Macau Basic Law.
- Ling, B. (2005). A Case for Extraterritorialty. In Fu Hualing, Carole J. Petersen and Simon N.M. Young (Eds.), National Security and Fundamental Freedoms: Hong Kong's Article 23 Under Scrutiny, (pp. 399-426). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
Journals
- Ling, B. (2023). The Constitutional Impact of the National Security Law Interpretation: A Preliminary Analysis. Hong Kong Law Journal, 53, 355-373.
- Ling, B. (2022). Book review: "The Changing Legal Orders in Hong Kong and Mainland China: Essays on 'One Country, Two Systems'", by Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong Press, 2021. The China Review, 22(2), 341-343.
- Ling, B. (2021). The New Contract Law in the Chinese Civil Code. The Chinese Journal of Comparative Law, 8, 1-77. [More Information]
Conferences
- Ling, B. (2020). Constitutional and Legal Framework of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Webinar on National Security Law of Hong Kong: Legal and Social Implications, Sydney, NSW: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2020). International Proceedings against China for COVID-19 Compensation. Online Workshop on Covid-19, International Law and the Post-Pandemic International Order, Hong Kong: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2020). Protective Jurisdiction and Hong Kong's National Security Law. Webinar on Hong Kong National Security Law and Extraterritoriality, Hong Kong: Presentation.
Magazine / Newspaper Articles
- Ling, B. (2020). Does NPC's National Security Legislation Conform with Article 159 of the Basic Law (in Chinese). Ming Pao Daily.
- Ling, B. (2020). The National Security Legislation of HKSAR Should Have Public Consultation. Ming Pao Daily.
- Ling, B. (2013). The Bo Xilai Trial Bolsters Judicial Reform [Chinese]. Ta Kung Pao.
Report
- Ling, B. (2014). The Development of Rule of Law in China under the Xi Jinping Administration (2012-14).
Research Reports
- Ling, B. (2018). China's Attitude to the International Legal Order in the Xi Era: The Case of South China Sea, [Indo-Pacific Focus] Policy Brief No. 4, (pp. 1 - 11). Tokyo, Japan: Japan Institute of International Affairs. [More Information]
2023
- Ling, B. (2023). The Constitutional Impact of the National Security Law Interpretation: A Preliminary Analysis. Hong Kong Law Journal, 53, 355-373.
2022
- Ling, B. (2022). Book review: "The Changing Legal Orders in Hong Kong and Mainland China: Essays on 'One Country, Two Systems'", by Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong Press, 2021. The China Review, 22(2), 341-343.
- Ling, B. (2022). Extraterritorial Application of the Hong Kong National Security Law: A Legal Appraisal. In Hualing Fu and Michael Hor (Eds.), The National Security Law of Hong Kong: Restoration and Transformation, (pp. 101-118). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
2021
- Ling, B. (2021). The New Contract Law in the Chinese Civil Code. The Chinese Journal of Comparative Law, 8, 1-77. [More Information]
2020
- Ling, B. (2020). Constitutional and Legal Framework of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Webinar on National Security Law of Hong Kong: Legal and Social Implications, Sydney, NSW: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2020). Dispute Settlement Mechanism of International Organisations: An Examination of the Jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (in Chinese). China Law Review, 34(4), 2-11.
- Ling, B. (2020). Does NPC's National Security Legislation Conform with Article 159 of the Basic Law (in Chinese). Ming Pao Daily.
2018
- Ling, B. (2018). China's Attitude to the International Legal Order in the Xi Era: The Case of South China Sea, [Indo-Pacific Focus] Policy Brief No. 4, (pp. 1 - 11). Tokyo, Japan: Japan Institute of International Affairs. [More Information]
- Ling, B. (2018). Contract Law in China (2nd Edition) (Forthcoming). Hong Kong: Sweet & Maxwell Asia.
2015
- Ling, B. (2015). Book Review: Introduction to the Hong Kong Basic Law. DANNY GITTINGS. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2013 413 pp. \$40.00 ISBN 978-988-8139-49-1. The China Quarterly, 221, 258-259. [More Information]
2014
- Ling, B. (2014). China's Changing Attitude to International Law: The Case of the South China Sea Disputes. Annual Workshop on Chinese Law 2014, Camperdown, NSW: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2014). Procedural Issues Relating to China's Non-Appearance in the South China Sea Arbitration. International Symposium on the Philippines V. China Arbitration Case 2014, Beijing, China: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2014). Rule of Law in Foreign Policy-making: China's Non-Appearance in the South China Sea Arbitration. 9th Annual Conference of the European China Law Studies Association (ECLS) 2014: Making, Enforcing and Accessing the Law, Hong Kong: Presentation.
2013
- Ling, B. (2013). A Tale of Two Jurisdictions: China's State Secret Law and Disclosure Rules on Cross-border Financial Information. Shanghai Forum 2013, Shanghai, China: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2013). China's Non-Appearance in the Philippines v. China UNCLOS Arbitration Case. National Institute for South China Studies 2013, Haikou, China: Presentation.
- Ling, B. (2013). Jurisdictional Conflicts: New Problems for China. Fourth Cross-Strait Forum on International Law 2013, Beijing, China: Presentation.
2012
- Ling, B. (2012). Civil Codification in China. 2012 Thematic Congress of International Academy of Comparative Law, Taipei: National Taiwan University.
2011
- Ling, B. (2011). America's Real Intent in Its Involvement in the South China Sea. Shanghai Morning Post.
- Ling, B. (2011). CFA's Referral of Interpretation Tests Rule of Law at NPC. Ming Pao Daily.
- Ling, B. (2011). Contract Law and the Treatment of Non-Performing Loans in China. Law and Development in China - The Legal Dimension of China’s Development Model (Research Symposium), Singapore: National University of Singapore.
2010
- Ling, B. (2010). Communal Interest and the Security of Private Contract in China. A Case Study. 5th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences.
- Ling, B. (2010). One Country Two Systems and Sovereign Immunity. Second Cross- Strait Symposium on International Law.
2009
- Ling, B. (2009). China's Response to the Memorandum: Introduction and Critical Assessment. Roundtable on Regional Autonomy and Central-Local Relations in China, Hong Kong, China.
- Ling, B. (2009). International Legal Effects of the Sino - Japanese Principled Consensus on East China Sea. 16th Academic Conference on Maritime Conference.
- Ling, B. (2009). Liu Xiaobo Case and Freedom of Speech [Chinese]. Ming Pao Daily.
2008
- Ling, B. (2008). Constitutionalism and Acess to Social Justice in China: The Case of 'Nail Household'. Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Academic Conference.
- Ling, B. (2008). Is One Country Two Systems Model Internationally Applicable? Conference on "One Country Two Systems: Comparative Perspectives".
- Ling, B. (2008). Kosovo Independence and he Cross-Strait Relationship [Chinese]. Ming Pao Daily.
2007
- Ling, B. (2007). Does Beijing Have Uncontrained Symposium on 'Hong Kong Ten Years After'. International Symposium on 'Hong Kong Ten Years After'.
- Ling, B. (2007). Introduction to Chinese contract law since the statute of 15 March 1999. Colloquium on Contract Law in China and Europe Conference.
- Ling, B. (2007). Legal Education in Hong Kong: Ten Years after the Handover [English & Chinese]. China Law, 3, 57; 153-59; 156.
2006
- Ling, B. (2006). Anti-Secession Law in Dilemma [Chinese]. Ming Pao Daily.
- Ling, B. (2006). Can Lai Changxing Be Extradited Back: Legal Issues in the Pursuit of Escaped Criminal Suspects [Chinese]. Bauhinia, 7, 60-61.
- Ling, B. (2006). Contribution of Judge Ni Zhengyu to the work of The International Court of Justice. Symposium in memory of Judges Ni Zhengyu and Li Haopei on Their 100th birthday, Suzhou.
2005
- Ling, B. (2005). A Case for Extraterritorialty. In Fu Hualing, Carole J. Petersen and Simon N.M. Young (Eds.), National Security and Fundamental Freedoms: Hong Kong's Article 23 Under Scrutiny, (pp. 399-426). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
- Ling, B. (2005). Henkin's International Legal Theory and the Recent Development in American Scholarship on International Law. 2005 Symposium of International Law Scholars in East China.
- Ling, B. (2005). Sovereignty as Responsibility to Protect: A Preliminary Analysis. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society of International Law.
2004
- Ling, B. (2004). Anti-Secession Law Not Conducive to Peaceful Reunification. Ming Pao Daily.
- Ling, B. (2004). Excessive Claims of Jurisdiction and Transnational Economic Regulation. Conference on China's Peaceful Development and International Law, Beijing.
- Ling, B. (2004). Extraterritorial Legislative Power of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region [Chinese]. In G.Rao (Eds.), High Like Mountains and Long Like Rivers: Collected Essays in Honour of Professor Wang Tieya, (pp. 273-285). China: Peking University Press.
2003
- Ling, B. (2003). International Legal Status of HKSAR and Its Relevance to the Cross-Strait Legal Relationship. WTO and New Trends in International Law in the 21st Century Conference.
- Ling, B. (2003). Recent Developments in International Legal Theory and China's Response. International Law Workshop of the Chinese Society of International Law.
- Ling, B. (2003). The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Limits of the Legislative Power of the National People's Congress. Fazhi Luncong [Forum on Rule of Law], 1, 9-18.
2002
- Ling, B. (2002). Contract Law in China. Hong Kong: Sweet & Maxwell Asia.
- Wolff, L., Ling, B. (2002). The Risk of Mixed Laws: The Example of Indirect Agency under Chinese Contract Law. Columbia Journal of Asian Law, 15, 173-192.
- Ling, B. (2002). WTO as a Non-Self-Executing Treaty: An Analysis of the UK and US Practice. Annual Meeting of the Chinese society of International Law.
2001
- Ling, B. (2001). Can the Central Government Remove the Chief Executive Without Cause? Ming Pao Daily.
- Ling, B. (2001). Globalisation and Rethinking the Notion of State Sovereignty. Annual Conference of Chinese Society of International Law.
- Ling, B. (2001). International Legal Analysis of the Aerial Collision Incident. Ming Pao Daily.
2000
- Ling, B. (2000). Contract and the Third Party: A Criticism of Articles 64 and 65 of the Chinese Contract Law. Conference on the Current Situation of Civil and Commerical Law in the Asia-Pacific Region and Prospects for the Coming Century.
- Ling, B. (2000). One Country Two Systems: Policy and Practice. Rethinking the Cross-Strait Relationship.
- Ling, B. (2000). The Proper Law for the Conflict between the Basic Law and Other Legislative Acts of the National People's Congress. In H. L. Fu, Yash P. Ghai, Yash Ghai (Eds.), Hong Kong's Constitutional Debate: Conflict Over Interpretation, (pp. 151-170). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
1999
- Ling, B. (1999). Applicability of the PRC Crimimal Law in Hong Kong and the Prospect of a Rendition agreement between Hong Kong and the Mainland. Hong Kong Law Journal, 29(393), 421.
- Ling, B. (1999). Can Hong Kong Courts Review and Nullify Acts of the National People's Congress. Hong Kong Law Journal, 29, 8-16.
- Ling, B. (1999). Chinese Contract Law [in Chinese]. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd.
1995
- Ling, B. (1995). Criminal Jury Trial Materials: A Comparative Law Study. China: Northwest University.
1992
- Ling, B. (1992). Developing Countries and Ozone Layer Protection: Issues, Principles and Implications. Tulane Environmental Law Journal, 6, 91-126.