Kunhao Yang

Kunhao Yang is a Researcher at the European University Institute (EUI) within the Department of Law. His work focuses on the extraterritorial application of EU law, particularly in the context of China, and intersects with themes like international economic law, climate change governance, and comparative legal frameworks.

• Research Themes: EU external relations, European Green Deal, EU extraterritoriality, climate change law, comparative law
• Thesis Title: The Extraterritorial Effects of EU Law in China
• Supervisor: Joanne Scott, Full-time Professor of European Law at EUI

His research contributes to understanding how EU legal standards influence non-EU jurisdictions, especially China, through mechanisms like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and proposed sustainability directives. He has published on topics ranging from transnational arbitration frameworks to EU law development reports addressing economic security and green transitions.