The Legal System of the Peoples Republic of China in a Nutshell

by Daniel C.K. Chow

This book begins with a brief overview of the important events of the twentieth century that has shaped modern China, and then turns to a systematic analysis of the structure of government, basic human rights and liberties, and the role of the Communist Party in the governance of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It examines all major PRC legal institutions, including the law-making organs, courts, procuratorates, police, and the legal profession. Also provides an overview of the major areas of procedural and substantive black letter law in the PRC, with a focus on foreign investment and intellectual property laws.

Genres: China

483 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2003

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was used as the textbook for my Chinese Legal System Class in law school. I thought it was an excellent book for the class and it condenses a lot of information so that you can get it quickly and easily. It's well worth the read if you are looking for an overview of the Chinese legal system.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the 2009 edition and found it very helpful in getting a better understanding not only of the legal system, but also some cultural issues. The author provides interesting commentary on "realities."