Civil and Commercial Economic Law Review of China University of Political Science and Law. Volume 1

Author: Wang Weiguo
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: "The Book of Changes" states: "The sun and moon endure in the heavens and continue to shine, the four seasons change and continue to bring forth growth. The sages, by long adherence to their way, bring transformation to the world." Scholars, looking up to the brilliance of the celestial way and delving into the subtleties of the earth's way, hold the world in their hearts, ceaselessly seeking knowledge, diligently cultivating their studies, and persevering with constancy. Through the hardships of their academic journey and the trials of their mentors' guidance, they temper their character and refine their scholarship. Perhaps they may achieve the talent of a five-wheeled carriage and leave behind works for generations to come. It is said: Without the ceaseless, trickle-like efforts of scholars since the Yellow Emperor and hundreds of generations, how could we witness the magnificent and boundless civilization of thousands of years of Chinese culture! Today, the School of Civil, Commercial, and Economic Law at China University of Political Science and Law represents a group of contemporary Chinese legal scholars. Established in 2002, it gathers the elite of various disciplines at the university and includes renowned scholars and emerging talents from around the world. The school comprises eight research institutes: Civil Law, Commercial Law, Economic Law, Civil Procedure Law, Environmental and Resource Law, Intellectual Property Law, Tax, Finance, and Banking Law, and Labor and Social Security Law. To date, it has over 120 full-time faculty members, more than 50 part-time professors, 2,000 undergraduate students, and 1,000 graduate students, making it one of the largest academic teams in civil, commercial, and economic law in China.
Since 2003, the school has been guided by the principle of "strengthening academic rigor and delving into key issues," establishing the "Autumn Forum" as a platform for reviewing achievements and fostering exchange. During the autumn months, when the weather is pleasant, all faculty and students gather together. The forum is divided into several sessions, each beginning with presentations by selected outstanding scholars (primarily young ones), followed by comments from renowned experts (primarily external ones). Attendees and guests engage in lively discussions, and the session concludes with a summary by the host. The forum is elegant in its atmosphere and fervent in its exchanges, leaving participants with the feeling of "the lingering sound of music echoing for three days." It is said: Scholars debating in grand halls, their spirits soaring; scholars seeking knowledge in elegant rooms, their thoughts lingering in fragrance—such is the joy of learning. Paths winding through secluded groves, talents emerging one after another; maple leaves falling as wild geese pass, great leaders residing—such is the achievement of an academic institution.
To merge the trickle-like contributions of our scholars into the academic currents of our nation, we have established the China University of Political Science and Law Journal of Civil, Commercial, and Economic Law. This issue selects twenty winning papers from the past two autumn forums, arranged by discipline, all authored by faculty members of the school. In future issues, in addition to selections from the annual autumn forum, we will also include submissions from external scholars and faculty and students of the school. We sincerely hope that scholars and all faculty and students of the school will pay attention to, criticize, and participate in this journal. This is the preface.