International Norms, Group Identity and Domestic Institutional Reform：The Case of China’s Entrance to FATF

    Abstract：International norms are the collection of binding rules governing the international community. International norms with high levels of legitimacy result in norm groups. Such norm groups directly affect the space for and effectiveness of behavior. In order to enter a norm group and obtain membership status within the group, states must engage in domestic institutional reforms in order to meet standards of admission.In order to enter FATF, China studied the principles of the 40+9 Recommendations, and advanced comprehensive domestic reforms to counter money laundering.     About the Author：Liu Xinghua is a lecturer in the Zhou Enlai School of Government at Nankai University