Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Matter -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Essay -- Some Personal Reflections about Getting Started as an International Lawyer / James A.R. Nafziger -- Articles -- Breaking the Silence of the Executive: The Residual Role of the Common Law Courts in the Determination of Statehood / Michael Hwang S.C. and Lim Si Cheng -- Sovereignty Over Dokdo as Interpreted and Evaluated from the Korean-Japanese Exchanges of Notes Verbales (1952–1965) / Hyun-jin Park -- Roles and Functions of Transitional Justice Mechanisms in the Asia-Pacific Region in the Development of International Law / Yasue Mochizuki -- Third Parties and Insular Features After the South China Sea Arbitration / Brian McGarry -- “Recognition” of Governments by International Organizations – The Example of the UN General Assembly and Asian States / Agata Kleczkowska -- Special Report -- Coming “Inside”: An Analysis of Visa Waiver Privileges for Domiciled roc (Taiwan) Citizens with Reference to the United States / Wei Zheng Toh -- Contemporary Practice and Judicial Decisions of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Relating to International Law, 2017 -- Treaties/Agreements Concluded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) with Other Countries and Organizations in 2017 -- Back Matter -- Index.

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The Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs includes articles and international law materials relating to the Republic of China on Taiwan and contemporary Asia-Pacific issues. This volume provides insight into the South China Sea Arbitration, cross-strait relations and Taiwan's New Southbound Policy. Questions and comments can be directed to the editorial board of the Yearbook by email at yearbook@nccu.edu.tw