Chinese authorities have released an updated study outline detailing Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, reinforcing its role as the guiding framework for legal reforms and governance modernization. The revised edition, published this week by the People's Publishing House and Xuexi Publishing House, builds upon the 2021 version with new theoretical developments and practical applications.
Jointly organized by the CPC Central Committee's Publicity Department and the Commission for Overall Law-based Governance Office, this publication arrives as China strengthens its legal infrastructure to address contemporary challenges. Analysts note the timing aligns with ongoing efforts to implement the 14th Five-Year Plan's governance objectives through 2025.
The document positions Xi's legal philosophy as the latest evolution of Marxist principles adapted to China's specific conditions. It systematically outlines approaches to comprehensive law-based governance, offering policymakers and legal professionals updated methodologies for addressing complex socioeconomic issues.
This authoritative resource is expected to serve as mandatory study material for Party cadres and government officials, particularly those involved in implementing cross-strait policies and international legal cooperation frameworks. Academic institutions across Asia are already incorporating previous editions into comparative law curricula, suggesting this update will further influence regional governance discussions.
