Rule of law

Author: (German) Joseph Schaxn (German) Yong Mindi Adenauer Foundation
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: China is the world's fastest-growing economy. At the same time, the country is undergoing rapid reforms not only in its economy but also in its social structure. With the introduction and implementation of a market economy, particularly after joining the WTO, China has formulated many laws and regulations and provided numerous legal interpretations, which are having an increasingly significant impact on existing and evolving relationships in this changing society—between citizens, between the state and its citizens, and even between state institutions. What is the rule of law? What is its significance and foundation? What is its relationship with state structure? What are the conditions for implementing the rule of law in developing countries and the international community? People have been discussing these issues for many years, and the debate continues today. Therefore, readers may find this book interesting, as it provides materials that can help answer some of these fundamental questions. This will contribute to the dialogue on the goals, objectives, functions, and arrangements of the rule of law.