Judicial Career & International Service
Teaching and research roles
Legal Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Provided senior legal counsel on public international law, treaty interpretation, and state responsibility, supporting national foreign policy and legal strategy.
International Legal Proceedings
Represented national interests before international courts and tribunals, handling complex legal disputes with diplomatic and legal precision.
Treaty Negotiation & Legal Policy Advisory
Advised on the drafting, negotiation, and interpretation of international treaties, ensuring alignment with international legal standards and national interests.
National Legal Strategy & Institutional Coordination
Worked closely with government ministries and legal institutions to integrate international law into national decision-making and legal frameworks.
Role at the International Court of Justice
Judge Xue Hanqin has served with distinction at the International Court of Justice, contributing to the Court’s mandate as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Her work reflects a deep commitment to judicial independence, rigorous legal reasoning, and the peaceful settlement of disputes between states.
Judge of the International Court of Justice
Participated in the adjudication of complex disputes between states, addressing issues of sovereignty, jurisdiction, treaty interpretation, and international responsibility.
Contributor to International Jurisprudence
Authored and contributed to reasoned judgments and opinions that have helped clarify and develop principles of public international law.
Advocate of Judicial Independence
Upheld the integrity and independence of the international judiciary, emphasizing fairness, consistency, and respect for established legal norms in all proceedings.
Landmark Cases, Opinions & Legal Contributions
Judge Xue Hanqin has played an important role in shaping modern international jurisprudence through her involvement in landmark cases, her carefully reasoned judicial opinions, and her broader legal contributions to the development of public international law.
Landmark Cases
Participated in the adjudication of significant cases before the International Court of Justice, addressing complex issues such as state s and international responsibility.
Judicial Opinions
Contributed to and authored judicial opinions characterized by clarity, balanced reasoning, international law and judicial independence.
Legal Contributions
Through her judgments, opinions, and scholarly influence, she has contributed to the progressive development of international law and strengthened the roleof disputes.
