中国自由贸易区争端解决机制基本问题阐析

On the Basic Problems of China Free Trade Area Dispute Settlement Mechanism

中国自由贸易区争端解决机制已成为区域法律制度的研究热点,但学界对该机制的一些基本问题却缺少相应的关注。明晰上述问题对中国自由贸易区法律制度的深入研究有较大助益。中国自由贸易区争端解决归属为国际争端解决机制。依争端解决方式之不同,可将其分为政治模式、法律模式和混合模式。该机制具有多元性、广泛性和条文性特征。其价值目标为保障成员方的地位平等、满足区域治理的秩序要求和有效推动区域经济的健康发展。其功能主要表现为规范功能、激励功能和建构功能。

Dispute settlement mechanism of China Free Trade Area（CFTA） has become a hot research topic in regional legal system. But some basic problems of the mechanism are not duly noted in academic circles. Clarification of these problems would be beneficial for further studies. Dispute settlement mechanism of CFTA belongs to international dispute settlement mechanism. According to dispute settlement approaches,it can be classified into political, legal and mixed modes. This mechanism is featured in its diversity,universality and legality, with value goals of guaranteeing the equal status of the members, meeting the requirements of the order of regional governance, and promoting effectively the healthy development of regional economy. It works in normative, incentive and constructional functions.