While the transnational corporations as engines and beneficiaries of the globalization are
powerful entities that can dramatically influence the life of the local communities in the host …

In spite of decades-long academic debate on holding Transnational Corporations (TNCs)
accountable for human rights infringements, they still largely operate in a vacuum as far as …

The lack of accountability of transnational corporations (TNCs) for any harmful behaviour in
the fields of environment, labour and human rights is a concern for the global community …

The use of cutting-edge technologies and the improvement of telecommunications and
transport in the last few decades have led to the development of new production models …

Editors' Summary: At the heart of China's economic development boom lies the investment
of an increasing number offoreign companies. China's transition to a more market-based …

As China's overseas investment and business operations continue to expand, the issue of
human rights risks faced by Chinese transnational corporations abroad has attracted …

As for international direct investment, the transnational corporations are playing a leading
role in the fields of international trade, international investment and international intellectual …

There is a vigorous debate on the environmental impact of China's investment in Africa. Most
of it occurs in the environmental advocacy community, which by its nature emphasizes the …

With revenues that exceed the gross national product of many countries and corporate
networks that engage in more global governance activities than many States, transnational …

Resorting to the immensely state-centric international legal system to regulate corporate
human rights abuses is often viewed as inadequate. Among many proposals aiming at filling …