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Chinese Legal Theory
Classical Chinese Legal Thought Chinese legal theory draws on two foundational and competing traditions: Legalism (Fajia) and Confucianism (Rujia). The Legalist school, associated with Shang Yang, Han β¦
Sources of Law in China
The Constitution The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China (xiΓ nfΗ) is the supreme legal source in the Chinese legal hierarchy. First adopted in 1954 and substantially revised in 1978 β¦
The Rule of Law Debate in China
The Conceptual Distinction: Yifa Zhiguo vs Fazhi The rule of law debate in Chinese legal theory centres on the distinction between two formulations. Yifa zhiguo (δΎζ³ζ²»ε½, “rule by law”) β¦
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