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Graeme Johnston

Rule of law with Chinese characteristics

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January 2008

Supporting continued legal reform may be in the Chinese Communist Party’s best interests

With major statutes coming into force in 2008 on issues such as tax, employment, energy conservation and competition, China is developing a body of coherent commercial laws very close to those of the leading Western systems. Whilst amendments will undoubtedly be made, the much more interesting issue is whether the Communist Party will take the necessary steps to ensure these laws are properly applied.

By this I mean that citizens can be confident the person who decides on the application ...

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