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Personal profile
Research interests
My areas of expertise and interests include human rights, global food governance, international trade and investment, as well as comparative Chinese, American, and Australian law. Much of my recent research has examined questions arising in relation to how agricultural trade affects global food security and safety, and what the world can do to improve global food governance for better protection of human rights and the environment.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Law, Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD), Indiana University
Law , Master of Laws (LLM), Indiana University
Law, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Yantai University
External positions
Professorial Fellow, Yantai University
May 2025 → …
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Climate Action Legal Research Team
Rogers, N. (Project Manager), James, N. (Project Manager), Boulle, L. (Project Manager), Chen, Y. (Project Manager), Bedford, N. (Project Manager), Styrylska, J. (Project Manager), Asgarian, H. (Project Manager), Thomas, R. (Project Manager), Lister, M. (Project Manager), Taylor, A. (Project Manager) & Watters, C. (Project Manager)
13/03/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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2022-2023中澳农产品贸易
Translated title of the contribution :Sino-Australian Agricultural Trade in 2022–2023 Research output: Book/Report › Other report › Research
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Assessing Russia's Weaponization of Food and Its Compliance with International Law Safeguarding the Right to Food for Ukrainian Civilians and Ensuring Accountability for the War Crime of Starvation
Chen, Y. & McDonough, P., Sept 2025, In: Boston University International Law Journal. 43, 1, p. 1-46 46 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Does Mandatory Corporate Human Rights Due Diligence Offer A Path to Resolving Global Food Insecurity Challenges
Chen, Y. & Sheehy, B., Jul 2025, In: American University International Law Review. 40, 4, p. 981-1055 77 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Taking A Rights-Based Approach to Meat Subsidies to Address the Dual Challenges of Food Insecurity and Climate Change: A Comparative Analysis of the US, EU, and UK Agri-food Policies
Chen, Y. & Petetine , L., 2025, In: Wisconsin International Law Journal. 42, 3, p. 239-291 53 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Conceptualizing Multi-level Legal Systems to Address Global Food Security: The Hard Law- Soft Law Interface of International Law and Corporate Social Responsibility
Chen, Y. & Sheehy, B., 2024, In: Indiana International and Comparative Law Review. 34, 3, p. 415-454 40 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
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Legal Research Project Supervision
Ying Chen (Supervisor)
May 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Visiting Fellowship Programme
Ying Chen (Researcher)
Jan 2024 → 31 Jul 2024Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Other
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Reforming Meat Subsidies: A Rights-Based Approach to Mitigating Food Insecurity and Climate Change
Ying Chen (Speaker)
19 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Taking A Rights-Based Approach to Meat Subsidies to Address the Dual Challenges of Food Insecurity and Climate Change: A Comparative Analysis of the U.S., E.U., and U.K. Agri-food Policies
Ying Chen (Speaker)
14 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk