China's Legal System and Its Reform (Chinese/English)

Author: Xinchunying
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: China is at a crucial historical turning point. The transformation from an agricultural nation to a modern industrial nation inevitably involves a shift from a traditional "rule by man" society to a "rule of law" society. This transformation first manifests in the legal system, leading to fundamental changes in people's lifestyles and ways of thinking. To help more people understand this change in China, this book highlights two key considerations: , the Chinese legal system itself and the reforms since the 1980s. In this sense, the book has instrumental value, serving as a guide for investors and tourists. Second, in today's China, where political, economic, cultural, and social changes are profound, the Chinese legal system is not a static structure but a dynamic process. To deepen readers' understanding of the Chinese legal system, the book systematically introduces the Constitution and state system, criminal legal system, civil legal system, administrative legal system, economic legal system, foreign-related legal system, and reforms. Before that, it briefly elaborates on the historical and cultural origins of Chinese law, the establishment and development of the Chinese legal system, the background, objectives, and direction of the legal reforms since the 1980s, and the social and political context in which they were carried out. In this sense, the book is an introduction to Chinese law, serving as a bridge for the exchange between different legal cultures and systems.