Beyond Borders: LUMS Partners with Peking University in China

The Centre for Chinese Legal Studies (CCLS) facilitated the MoU signing between LUMS and the Peking University Law School in China. This agreement is set to enhance educational and research collaboration between the institutions, strengthening ties in areas of mutual academic and cultural interest. As a leading university in China, this partnership will provide students and faculty with enhanced opportunities for growth and collaboration.

This partnership outlines a framework for exchange and short-term visitor programmes, allowing faculty and students from both institutions to gain direct exposure to the distinct legal, cultural, and policy environments in Pakistan and China. These exchanges are intended to broaden perspectives and deepen mutual understanding, enriching the academic experience of participants.

In addition, this partnership will emphasise research collaboration, encouraging both faculty and students to jointly explore pressing legal and policy issues that impact both nations. By engaging in shared research projects, scholars and students will develop insights on topics such as cross-border investment, trade law, and dispute resolution—an area of growing importance as economic and legal systems become globally interlinked.

Jointly organising seminars, conferences, and workshops are also central to this partnership's objectives. These events will serve as forums for legal scholars, practitioners, and students to share research findings, discuss emerging challenges, and exchange innovative ideas. Through these gatherings, the academic community from China and Pakistan will have the opportunity to engage with complex legal and policy landscapes, fostering intellectual growth and inspiring further collaboration.

This partnership allows flexibility for both institutions to explore new and evolving forms of academic engagement. This adaptability highlights a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering practical skills, creating an academic partnership that can respond dynamically to the shifting global landscape.

Through this cooperative venture, CCLS and Peking University Law School also aim to advance legal scholarship and enhance understanding of the legal frameworks shaping both countries, particularly in relation to CPEC and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The partnership will focus on the legal and policy challenges of these major infrastructure projects, exploring their impact on cross-border investment, trade, and dispute resolution. This collaboration will foster academic growth and research, contributing to a deeper understanding of the legal dynamics surrounding CPEC and BRI in both Pakistan and China.

Special thanks to Dean Professor Guo Li, Assistant Dean Professor Yuanyuan Li, and Vice Dean for International Programs Associate Professor Xin Dai for their instrumental role in forging this strong partnership.