- What is the relation between trade and other international law ? the interaction or balance between economics and politics ? in a historical perspective.

- Why it is important today for the WTO to open its doors to outside international law - be it general principles of public international law, IMF rules, free trade agreements or treaties on health, the environment, core labor standards or cultural diversity. 

- How it may actually be in China’s best interest for the WTO to “open up”.