Rule of Law

China mulls revisions to laws on judges, prosecutors

China's top legislature Friday began discussing two draft revisions to laws on judges and prosecutors to legislate on judicial reforms. 

Xi pledges 'sweeping victory' in anti-corruption

The Communist Party of China (CPC) will secure a "sweeping victory" in its fight against corruption to avoid the historical cycle of rise and fall, Xi Jinping said Wednesday at the opening of the 19th CPC National Congress.

CPC to set up leading group for advancing law-based governance

The Communist Party of China (CPC) will set up a central leading group for advancing law-based governance in all areas, Xi Jinping said Wednesday while delivering a report at the opening session of the 19th CPC National Congress.

Xi Jinping's trips to BRICS countries

From Durban in South Africa, Fortaleza in Brazil, Ufa in Russia, Goa in India and finally to Xiamen in China, China Plus presents you some of the highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trips to BRICS countries.

Xi Jinping: Plan for future generations and long-term development

Xi Jinping on advancing all-round law-based governance of China: Plan for future generations and long-term development

Xi stresses role of leading officials in promoting rule of law

Xi Jinping stresses the crucial role of leading officials in promoting law-abiding behavior.

Xi Jinping: Resolutely eradicate misplacement in government

The government is the major state organ that should be accountable for laws being implemented. Researches show that over 80 percent of laws are carried out by administrative departments. 

Xi's mobilizing order for the rule of law

As emphasized during the 18th CPC National Congress, the rule of law is the fundamental principle of governing the country by the people under the Party's leadership, as well as the basic method for China' governance. 

President Xi on cases of individual injustices

"Doing the work of error correction is to make up for the damage." Chinese President Xi Jinping said, amid the Chinese government's efforts to prevent wrongful convictions and correct wrongfully convicted cases since 2013.

President Xi urges efforts to advance judicial reform

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to unswervingly advance reform of the country's judicial system and follow the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics.

Xi stresses rule of law, cultivating legal talent

​President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for more efforts in promoting rule of law and cultivating talent for the cause.

China adopts revised surveying and mapping law

China's top legislature Thursday passed a revised surveying and mapping law, protecting geographic information security and raising public awareness of national territory.
 

China drafts law on public libraries

China approved a draft law on public libraries at a State Council executive meeting on Wednesday, which will be forwarded to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation.

China to introduce new law on outbound investment

China's Ministry of Commerce and top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), are expected to introduce a new, higher-level law on outbound investment this year.

Fetus may enjoy certain civil rights under new law

China might grant some civil rights to fetuses