China’s Global Rule-of-Law Drive: From Smart Courts to International Talks
Discover how China’s legal reforms—from Xi Jinping Thought to smart courts—are shaping global rule-of-law discussions and building international partnerships.
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New Xi Jinping Volume on Rule of Law Available Nationwide
In November 2025, the first volume of Xi Jinping’s selected works on the rule of law was published across the Chinese mainland, compiling 69 key speeches and instructions.
From Marriage Law to Civil Code: China’s 5-Year Legal Evolution
As China marks five years since its historic 2020 rule-of-law meeting, we explore its journey from the 1950 Marriage Law to the 2021 Civil Code and booming legal profession.
China’s SPC Unveils Guidelines to Boost International Commercial Courts
China’s Supreme People’s Court unveils a 15-article guideline to strengthen international commercial courts, aiming for fair and efficient cross-border dispute resolution.
Chinese mainland enacts 36 new laws since 2021
The Chinese mainland’s NPC has enacted 36 new laws since 2021, revised 63, and concluded over 5.23M criminal cases under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Tianjin SCO Summit: Putting the Rule of Law in the Spotlight
At the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin on the Chinese mainland, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveils the Global Governance Initiative, placing rule of law front and center for fair global cooperation.
Xi Jinping Urges SCO Members to Uphold International Rule of Law
Chinese president Xi Jinping at the SCO Plus Meeting in Tianjin urged SCO members to follow international rule of law and proposed his Global Governance Initiative.
China Advances Modernization Through Rule of Law
China is strengthening its rule of law as a cornerstone of its modernization blueprint, driving landmark legislation and boosting security, business, and public confidence.
China Urges Respect for Hong Kong’s Rule of Law
China’s Foreign Ministry urges countries to respect Hong Kong’s rule of law and calls for healthy, stable China-Australia cooperation.
Chinese Embassy in UK Slams G7 Remarks on Hong Kong SAR
China’s embassy in UK hits back at G7’s “erroneous remarks” on Hong Kong SAR, calling out interference in China’s internal affairs and backing Hong Kong SAR government’s legal actions.