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Reframing Capital Control: Outbound Investment Screening and International Investment Law

Xueji Su

Journal of World Investment and Trade2026https://doi.org/10.1163/22119000-12340394article
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Abstract

While several major jurisdictions have tightened inbound investment screening over the past few years, a wave of outbound investment screening is currently under way. This study delves into the regulatory frameworks currently proposed by the United States to monitor and regulate outbound investments and reveals its rationale, modality, and implications. By assessing the adequacy of the standing international investment law regime in curbing abusive use of outbound investment controls, the article reveals a critical regulatory lacuna within international economic law in overseeing weaponization of financial tools. Lastly, the article envisages the prospect of instituting international oversights for abusive use of capital and investment controls.

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@article{xueji2026,
  title        = {{Reframing Capital Control: Outbound Investment Screening and International Investment Law}},
  author       = {Xueji Su},
  journal      = {Journal of World Investment and Trade},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1163/22119000-12340394},
}

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