On Contemporary Chinese Legal System

This book delivers a comprehensive, insightful, and updated analytic description of contemporary Chinese legal system.

From a macro perspective, it presents, both theoretically and empirically, the evolution of Chinese law, describing its distinctive features, comparing it with other experiences across the world, and exploring the influence of economic, social, cultural, and technological factors thereon. From a micro perspective, based on the latest laws and regulations so promulgated and relevant research, the book briefly summarizes the basic theories and knowledge of existing law in the PRC, including the Constitution, civil law, criminal law, administrative law, procedural law, intellectual property law, economic law, etc.

With this book, not only law students, lawyers, and those who have a background in Chinese law but also general readers can catch a penetrating glimpse into the fast-changing Chinese legal system.

• Sketches the contours of contemporary Chinese legal system in a systematic and comprehensive manner
• Gives a brief but to-the-point articulation of how they evolve and operate in every aspect of social life
• Provides essential guidance for readers of all sorts a clear introduction of contemporary Chinese legal system