China Oceans Law Review (COLR – ISSN：1813-7350) is a compilation of research focusing on ocean-related laws and policies. This Chinese-English bilingual journal is jointly hosted by Xiamen University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Macau Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, (Taiwan)Sun Yat-sen University Institute of Marine Affairs and Dalian Maritime University Institute of Maritime Law and Ocean Law, and is published semi-annually.Beginning from Spring 2011，COLR is indexed by Westlaw China, Lawinfochina.com, Airiti, Cqvip and Heinonline.

Papers from all academics and industry practitioners are faithfully respected and welcomed. The agreements for all contributors are as follows:

1. There are no restrictions on the style, idea, perspective or length of the paper.

2. Potential contributors are expected to provide personal information;including your name, degree, occupation, and contact information.

3. Please strictly follow the format for academic writings which can be referred to in the “China Oceans Law Review Writing Format” in the appendix of COLR.

4. If your paper is a translation from other professionals, please attach the original paper and literary authority license from the original publisher.

5. Authors are responsible for the text of their contribution, unless declared otherwise. The editorial office reserves the discretion to edit the textual detail.

6. Submissions are subject to double-blind peer review within two months of submission. Authors of selected papers will be paid in a lump-sum. Two free copies of sample books will be offered to the author.

7. Submission of an article implies that the authors have read, understood and agreed to the above statements.

Please include an electronic copy with your submission, either by CD or e-mail (colr@xmu.edu.cn).