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Education/Academic qualification
Air and Space Law, LLM, “The Legality of the Use of Space Weapons: Perspectives from Environmental Law”, McGill University
Award Date: 15 Jun 2012
Public International Law, LLM, "In Search of the International Community (of States)”, Leiden University
Award Date: 1 Oct 2008
Law and Politics, BA, SOAS University of London
Award Date: 1 Jun 2004
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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With Due Diligence: a Guiding Principle in International Space Law?
Chen, K.-W., 22 Aug 2025, In: Commentaries on Air and Space Law.Research output: Contribution to journal › Online Resource › Research
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Legal Implications of Intentional Interference with Space Signals
Chen, K.-W., 3 Jun 2024, Bond University, p. 1-18, 18 p. (Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law; no. 2).Research output: Working paper › Discussion paper › Research
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On Sovereignty
Svantesson, D. J. B., Haataja, S., Ireland-Piper, D. & Chen, K.-W., Jun 2023, In: Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology. 17, 1, p. 33-85 53 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Curious Case of the Wayward Balloons
Chen, K.-W., 8 Feb 2023, McGill University, Centre for Research in Air and Space Law.Research output: Other contribution › Research › peer-review
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Publication of the World's First Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space
Chen, K.-W. & Goswami, B., 2022, In: Indian Journal of International Law. 62, 1 & 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Professional
Activities
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Springer Space Regulation Series (Journal)
Chen, D.K.-W. (Editor)
4 Mar 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial Board Member
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Space Due Diligence: A Guiding Principle in Outer Space
Chen, D.K.-W. (Speaker)
5 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Chen, D.K.-W. (Participant)
21 Oct 2025 → 22 Oct 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › External Professional Development
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McGill Annual Strategic Space Law Course 2025
Chen, D.K.-W. (Co-facilitator) & Freeland, S. (Speaker)
14 Oct 2025 → 17 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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McGill Annual Strategic Space Law Course 2024
Chen, K.-W. (Co-facilitator)
23 Sept 2024 → 26 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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What started as a war of words between China and Japan is fuelling real tension in the Asia-Pacific region
9/12/25
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Press/Media: Expert Comment
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China’s war games near Taiwan threaten international peace and security
13/06/24
1 Media contribution
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Spy balloon drama will impact U.S.-China relations. So what comes next?
16/02/23
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China violated international laws and standards with its surveillance balloon
10/02/23
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