Cheng Bian

Dr. Cheng Bian is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and an Associate at Staunch B.V. law firm in Amsterdam. His work focuses on international investment law, Chinese business law, and EU-China legal cooperation.

• Academic Affiliations: Erasmus School of Law (Assistant Professor), China Law Centre, CELIS Institute (Country Reporter), Max Planck Institute (Visiting Scholar), Columbia University (Visiting Scholar), Lauterpacht Centre (Visiting Scholar)

Education: Dr. Bian obtained his doctorate in 2018 from Erasmus University Rotterdam, with a thesis published as a monograph on national security reviews in China, the US, and the EU.

Research Interests: His research spans international investment law and arbitration, Chinese business law, comparative investment law, EU-China investment policy, and data governance. Recent work analyzes national security exceptions, foreign investment screening during the pandemic, and data regulation in cross-border investment.

Publications: Dr. Bian's scholarly output includes monographs, journal articles, and policy reports. His articles highlight trends in national security reviews, ISDS reform, and EU-China legal dynamics.