China's Legal System

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China's struggle for the rule of law is at a criticaljuncture. As a key element of governance in the PRC today,China's legal system affects not only domestic affairs butalso China's engagement with the world. But can a crediblelegal system emerge which protects the rights of citizens andinternational partners without undermining the power of the PartyState? And is the Chinese Communist Party willing to embark onjudicial reforms that may jeopardize its very survival? Understanding the PRC legal system is increasingly important asChina rises to prominence in the world. In this compellinganalysis, noted legal scholar Pitman Potter examines the ideals andpractices of China's legal regime, in light of internationalstandards and local conditions. Against a rich historical backdrop,Potter explains how China's legal system supports three keypolicy objectives; namely, political stability, economicprosperity, and social development. In exploring these competingpolicy goals and the tensions between them, he also raisesfundamental questions about government expectations of the role oflaw in regulating local and international socio-economic andpolitical relationships. This wide-ranging and readable introduction will be an invaluableguide for students and non-specialists interested in China'songoing process of legal modernization.

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"China is the most populous nation today; the rapid pace ofdevelopment of its legal system in the last few decades is anextraordinary phenomenon in the world's legal history. ProfessorPotter's book provides an excellent introduction to what he calls'the foundations of the PRC legal regime'. It surveys the historyof this legal system, discusses the role of contemporary Chineselaw in promoting political stability, economic prosperity andsocial development, and also looks at China's participationin the international legal order. The book is an impressivetestimony to current Chinese legal developments as 'a work inprogress'." Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong "Potter's acute insights into the normative and structuralunderpinnings of China's legal system are on display in this newtext. By placing an examination of law in its political, economicand social contexts, this text provides the tools necessary for acritical evaluation of legal reforms." Sarah Biddulph, University of Melbourne "A thought-provoking discussion of the role of law in a dynamicand changing society." LSE Review
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