Constitutional Essays

Author: Zhang Youyu
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Since its establishment, the current Constitution of China has been in effect for over 20 years. As the fundamental law of the country, it has played a significant role in China's political, economic, cultural development, as well as in the practice of reform and opening-up. This book presents the intense discussions that took place during the process of drafting the Constitution on some major issues. At that time, during the early stages of reform and opening-up, there was a need to summarize past experiences and lessons, correct mistakes made over a long period, and at the same time, consolidate the achievements of reform while determining the direction for further reforms on the basis of adhering to the Four Cardinal Principles. Reviewing these discussions today not only allows us to understand the process and background of the Constitution's drafting but also helps us grasp the course of reform and opening-up. It also enables us to comprehend the fundamental content and spirit of the Constitution.