Characteristics, Indicators, and Methods of Chinese Modernization of the Rule of Law

Abstract

Chinese modernization of the rule of law is an important dimension of Chinese modernization; it has some commonalities with the rule of law modernization of all countries but it is more characterized by features that are unique to the Chinese context. The prominent feature that constitutes the Chinese characteristics, Chinese style, and Chinese model, is the adherence to the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics. It is this feature that determines the difference with Western rule of law modernization. Representing a new form of human rule of law civilization, the Chinese_x005f style primarily features the building of a socialist law-based country, government, and society, including centralized, unified, authoritative, and efficient Chinese-style national supervision, as well as the dual existence of constitutional review by the Communist Party of China (CPC) and by the state. Chinese modernization cannot be made possible without the rule of law being modernized and serving as a safeguard. Comprehensive promotion of the rule of law is an overriding approach, and two methods have to be followed specifically: firstly, construction of a modern socialist country in all aspects under the rule of law, and secondly, performance of all work of the state under the rule of law.

Keywords

China, rule of law modernization / law-based country / law-based government / law-based society

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