legal theory

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 …

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Sources of Law in China

The Constitution The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China (xiΓ nfǎ) is the supreme legal source in the Chinese legal hierarchy. First adopted in 1954 and substantially revised in 1978 …

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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 (依法治国, “rule by law”) …

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