Modern Chinese Legal Reform: New Perspectives

by Xiaobing Li (Editor), Qiang Fang (Editor)

Overview

China's rapid socioeconomic transformation of the past twenty years has led to dramatic changes in its judicial system and legal practices. As China becomes more powerful on the world stage, the global community has dedicated more resources and attention to understanding the country's evolving democratization, and policymakers have identified the development of civil liberties and long-term legal reforms as crucial for the nation's acceptance as a global partner. Modern Chinese Legal Reform is

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813141206
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	02/15/2013
Series:	Asia in the New Millennium
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 6.20(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Xiaobing Li is professor of history and director of the Western Pacific Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma and author or coauthor of several books, including Voices from the Vietnam War: Stories from American, Asian, and Russian Veterans. Qiang Fang is assistant professor of East Asian history at the University of Minnesota–Duluth.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations and Tables vii

List of Abbreviations ix

Note on Transliteration xi

Chronology xiii

Introduction: Legal Reforms in Twentieth-Century China Xiaobing Li Qiang Fang 1

Part 1 From Lawlessness to the Rule of Law

1 Chinese Media and the Rule of Law: The Case of the China Youth Daily, 1979-2006 Qiang Fang 27

2 Deviation in Legal Practice: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics Yuchao Zhu 59

3 The Dragon's Tale: China's Efforts toward the Rule of Law Xiaobing Li 83

Part 2 Legal Reform

4 In Transformation toward Socio-Legality with Chinese Characteristics: A Critical View Jieli Li 111

5 Labor Law Reforms: China's Response to Challenges of Globalization Yunqiu Zhang 131

6 Adaptation to WTO Standards: Changes and Adjustments to Business Laws and Regulations Xiaoxiao Li 151

7 The Death Penalty for Economic Crimes in Reformed China LiYing Li 171

8 Chinas Policies toward Illegal Drugs and Prostitution in the New Era: Struggle within the Global Context Bin Liang Liqun Cao 189

Part 3 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

9 Legal Institution Building for the Rule of Law and Human Rights Yuchao Zhu 215

10 Sound Is Better Than Silence: Reporters, Freedom Writers, and Cyber Guerrillas Xiaobing Li 249

Acknowledgments 269

List of Contributors 271

Index 275

Editorial Reviews

"A well-balanced scholarly examination of the many important aspects of legal reform in China. This volume is a welcome addition to the literature."

Steven I. Levine

Those teaching and researching Chinese law and politics will want to spend some time with this book, including the very helpful timeline of legal reform in the beginning. The book will appeal particularly to those with less expertise and familiarity with technical jargon, as its presentation is very clear and user-friendly.

The China Journal

"A well-balanced scholarly examination of the many important aspects of legal reform in China. This volume is a welcome addition to the literature." — Steven I. Levine, University of Montana

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