China's Legal System

China's struggle for the rule of law is at a critical juncture. As a key element of governance in the PRC today, China's legal system affects not only domestic affairs but also China's engagement with the world. But can a credible legal system emerge which protects the rights of citizens and international partners without undermining the power of the Party State? And is the Chinese Communist Party willing to embark on judicial reforms that may jeopardize its very survival? Understanding the PRC legal system is increasingly important as China rises to prominence in the world. In thi.

Cover; Series page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Map; Tables and Figures; Chronology; Acknowledgments; Author's Note; Introduction; 1: Development of the Socialist Legal System; I. Historical Foundations for PRC Law; II. Transition to Law in the PRC; III. Law and Political Conflict; IV. Post-Mao Legal Reform Under Deng Xiaoping; V. Local and Global Contexts for China's Socialist Legal System; Summary; 2: Political Stability; I. The Centrality of Party Leadership; II. Constitutional Arrangements; III. Legal Institutions; IV. Protecting Stability: Law and Social Control; Summary.

3: Economic ProsperityI. Local Conditions and Practices; II. Approaches to Law and Development; III. Support for Development: Contract and Property Law; IV. Managing Development: Taxation and Regional Development; Summary; 4: Social Development; I. Traditional Party/State Priorities; II. Emerging Priorities in Social Development; Summary; 5: International Engagement; I. Changing Perspectives on International Law; II. Foreign Business Relations; III. Participation in International Governance Regimes; Summary; Conclusion; References; Index.