Shi Jiuyong
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Shi Jiuyong (born 9 October 1926, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China) was a judge at the International Court of Justice
(ICJ).
Shi was elected to the ICJ on 6 February 1994, and became President nine years later on 6 February 2003 at the age of 77. In 2010, he announced his resignation from the Court which happened on 28 May 2010.
, in China
's Zhejiang
province. His father, an importer and merchant of dye
s who had six children, relocated the family to Shanghai
in 1927.
Shi Jiuyong, growing up in a relatively wealthy household, was educated in English at the British-run Lester Institute and went on to study law
at the former St. John's University, Shanghai and obtained a bachelor's degree on politics. Afterward he went to United States and studied at Columbia Law School
, New York City, where he obtained postgraduate degree in international law.
From 1956 to 1958, he held various teaching and fellowship positions at international affairs colleges and institutes around Beijing
.
He became a professor of international law
at the Foreign Affairs College
, Beijing, in 1984. Since the 1980s he has served as an international law representative of the People's Republic of China
through various important international conventions and treaties, including the Sino-British negotiations on the status of Hong Kong
. President Shi is also a former member and chairman of the International Law Commission
. He has lectured on international law throughout China and the English-speaking world, including a stint at the Hague Academy of International Law
.
sent his personal warm congratulations to Shi.
International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. It is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands...
(ICJ).
Shi was elected to the ICJ on 6 February 1994, and became President nine years later on 6 February 2003 at the age of 77. In 2010, he announced his resignation from the Court which happened on 28 May 2010.
Life
Shi was born in the port city of NingboNingbo
Ningbo is a seaport city of northeastern Zhejiang province, Eastern China. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, the municipality has a population of 7,605,700 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 3,089,180 in the built up area made of 6 urban districts. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay,...
, in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
's Zhejiang
Zhejiang
Zhejiang is an eastern coastal province of the People's Republic of China. The word Zhejiang was the old name of the Qiantang River, which passes through Hangzhou, the provincial capital...
province. His father, an importer and merchant of dye
Dye
A dye is a colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied. The dye is generally applied in an aqueous solution, and requires a mordant to improve the fastness of the dye on the fiber....
s who had six children, relocated the family to Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
in 1927.
Shi Jiuyong, growing up in a relatively wealthy household, was educated in English at the British-run Lester Institute and went on to study law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
at the former St. John's University, Shanghai and obtained a bachelor's degree on politics. Afterward he went to United States and studied at Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School, founded in 1858, is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States. A member of the Ivy League, Columbia Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Columbia University in New York City. It offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in...
, New York City, where he obtained postgraduate degree in international law.
From 1956 to 1958, he held various teaching and fellowship positions at international affairs colleges and institutes around Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
.
He became a professor of international law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
at the Foreign Affairs College
China Foreign Affairs University
The China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, People's Republic of China is a highly selective university for diplomats.- History :...
, Beijing, in 1984. Since the 1980s he has served as an international law representative of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
through various important international conventions and treaties, including the Sino-British negotiations on the status of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. President Shi is also a former member and chairman of the International Law Commission
International Law Commission
The International Law Commission was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 for the "promotion of the progressive development of international law and its codification."It holds an annual session at the United Nations Office at Geneva....
. He has lectured on international law throughout China and the English-speaking world, including a stint at the Hague Academy of International Law
Hague Academy of International Law
The Hague Academy of International Law is a center for high-level education in both public and private international law housed in the Peace Palace in The Hague, The Netherlands...
.
Rise to the Hague
Shi was elected to the ICJ on 6 Feb. 1994, and became the president on 6 Feb. 2003 at the age of 77. It was also the first time that a Chinese judge became president of the ICJ. The foreign minister of the People's Republic of China Tang JiaxuanTang Jiaxuan
Tang Jiaxuan was foreign minister of the People's Republic of China from 1998–2003.After various diplomatic postings in Japan, he became Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1991, Vice minister of foreign affairs in 1993 and Minister of foreign affairs from 1998 to 2003...
sent his personal warm congratulations to Shi.
Selected works
He is the author of numerous publications on international law.- 《外交庇护》 (The Diplomatic asylum)
- 《条约法讲演集》 (Lectures on the Law of Treaties)
- 《南极的法律问题》 (The Legal Issues of Antarctica)
- 《普遍优惠制度与国际贸易》 (General Preference System & International Trade)
- 《香港与关税和贸易总协定》 (Hong Kong & WTO)
Positions
- Fellow; Chinese Society of International LawChinese Society of International LawChinese Society of International Law founded by in 1980 and has more than 800 registered members from all over the country engaged in teaching and research institutions of international law, state organs and other practical work departments. Chinese Society of International Law in China is the...
- Senior Advisor; China's Legal Advice Centre http://www.zgflzxzx.org/