“WTO法是模范国际法”的语义分析与现实观察

Semantic Analysis and Practical Observation on"The Law of WTO Is the Model International Law"

'WTO法是模范国际法'的论断首先意味着是在国际法的大语境中考虑WTO的制度体系,而不是将之作为完全独立的单元分析其长短优劣;其次意味着WTO在国际法的体系中具有引领和示范的效应。分析这一论断,如果以静态的、绝对的良法善治标准来看待和评价,则WTO并没有可能成为模范国际法。然而,如果以动态的、相对的视角来分析,则WTO确实在规则结构、体系发展、规范施行方面取得了相当的成就,优于国际法的绝大多数部门和领域。对于这一问题的论断,必须结合具体的语境和目的,就当代中国的国际经济法立场而言,宜缓称'WTO法是模范国际法'。

The assertion that“WTO is a model international law”means,firstly,we consider the institutional system of WTO in the context of international law,rather than as a fully independent unit,when analysing its achievements and defects;and secondly,WTO has a leading and demonstration effect in the international law system.In the analysis of this assertion,it should be clear that WTO is impossible to become a model in international law if we stick to static and absolute standards of sound law and good governance when making the observation and evaluation.However,if we use a dynamic and relative perspective to analyse,then WTO does have made considerable achievements in the structure of rules,systematic development,and the implementation of standards and disciplines,which is better than the vast majority of other international legal fields.To judge this issue,the thesis must be considered with the specific context and purpose.Based on China's international economic law position in the contemporary times,we should be very cautious to assert that“WTO is a model international law”.