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Dr. Simon Werthwein serves as a Non-Resident Fellow and Research Associate at the Chinese Legal Culture work area within the China Studies program at the University of Cologne. Admitted as a German attorney-at-law since 2010, he bridges practical legal expertise with academic scholarship focused on Chinese civil law. His role includes contributions to the European Chinese Law Research Hub and translation of key Chinese legal documents.
His educational foundation includes:
- Studies of Law and Chinese Language at University of Passau and Peking University
- Legal Clerkship in Freiburg im Breisgau and Shanghai
Werthwein's research centers on Chinese civil law with deep specialization in property law, notarization procedures, and electronic signatures. His comparative methodology examines Chinese legal frameworks alongside German counterparts, and he has produced critical translations of Chinese legislation into German. Additional interests include corporate law, evidence law, and personal rights within China's evolving legal system.
His publication record (2005-2025) reveals sustained engagement with China's legal development. Early works addressed corporate structures and economic law, while recent scholarship (2023-2025) focuses on property rights and the Chinese Civil Code. Translation remains a consistent thread throughout his career, reflecting dual expertise in German and Chinese legal traditions.
As part of the European Chinese Law Research Hub, Werthwein contributes to collaborative initiatives examining Chinese law from a European perspective, supporting interdisciplinary research within the University of Cologne's China Studies program.
