Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the Chinese mainland has been on a legal fast track to modernization. Under the championing of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, a wave of new laws and strategic moves has reshaped life, business, and national security across the country. 🚀⚖️
Landmark Legislation Takes Center Stage
In 2020, leaders gathered in Beijing for a central conference on overall law-based governance, where Xi Jinping’s Thought on the Rule of Law was officially proposed. This thought now guides China’s ambitious blueprint. From the adoption of the Civil Code – the very first “code” in the People’s Republic – to new laws covering national security, health, and public culture, high-quality legislation is powering the country’s next chapter.
Power to the People and Business
It’s not just about big codes. The Chinese mainland has streamlined government powers, canceled over 1,000 administrative approvals, and embraced public feedback. Case in point: drafting the Civil Code involved 10 rounds of public consultations and over 1 million suggestions from citizens! 🗣️
For businesses, a friendly rule-of-law environment has been key. From the Foreign Investment Law to revisions in the Patent Law and Copyright Law, firms now enjoy stronger property rights protections. Even a dedicated law to boost the private sector kicked in this May, giving entrepreneurs fresh momentum.
Safety, Security, and Social Confidence
The proof is in the numbers. China consistently ranks among nations with the lowest homicide rates, and the national sense of security jumped from 87.55% in 2012 to 98.2% in 2023. 🌟 Laws safeguarding the national anthem, flag and emblem – plus measures for the long-term prosperity of Hong Kong and Macao – underline how law-based governance bolsters stability.
“China’s active promotion of comprehensive law-based governance and its efforts to build a sound legal system suited to China’s national conditions have provided a solid legal guarantee for the country’s economic and social development,” says Pavel Troshchinsky, head of the Center for Political Research and Forecasting at the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy.
Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or global citizen, China’s legal transformation offers a front-row seat to how rule of law can drive modernization and confidence across society. 🌍✨
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China upholds law-based governance to advance Chinese modernization
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