The National Paradigm and Global Paradigm of the Rule of Law in Foreign-Related Affairs

Abstract

The rule of law in foreign-related affairs in China operates under two paradigms: the national paradigm and the global paradigm. The national paradigm is dedicated to elevating the nation’s rule of law standards, promoting legalization of foreign-related work across all aspects and sectors, and improving legal methodologies in international engagements. It aims to safeguard China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests, protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens and legal entities overseas and enhance the nation’s rule of law image. The global paradigm demonstrates the sense of responsibility of China for actively participating in global governance, aiming to advance the international rule of law, contribute to world peace and development, and actively promote the building of a human community with a shared future. These are two complementary yet occasionally conflicting paradigms. A nation must firstly ensure its own independence, autonomy and sound development in order to contribute to the realization of the vision of a good global order. The traditional Chinese view of righteousness and interests helps to effectively guide the mutual promotion and restriction of the national paradigm and the global paradigm. With the national paradigm acting as a prerequisite for the global paradigm, we can properly allocate resources and form a structured, rigorous and reliable timeline and roadmap for the rule of law in foreign-related affairs.

Keywords

rule of law in foreign-related affairs / national paradigm / global paradigm / global governance / international rule of law / view of righteousness and interests

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