As the annual Two Sessions commence, significant attention is drawn to China's emphasis on the rule of law as a cornerstone for its modernization efforts. In 2024, \"rule of law\" ranked among the top ten buzzwords in a national survey conducted by People's Daily, highlighting the public's deep concern and interest in this area.
Since the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has progressively established the principle of governing the country according to law. The 15th Party Congress further solidified this approach, and the 1999 Constitution amendment enshrined it as a fundamental principle. By 2024, China boasts a comprehensive legal framework with 303 valid laws, 598 administrative regulations, and over 14,000 local regulations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the symbiotic relationship between reform and the rule of law, likening them to the two wings of a bird. This perspective underscores the importance of promoting reform within a legal framework to achieve sustainable development.
The CPC's strategic layout, known as the \"Four Comprehensives,\" includes the comprehensive implementation of both reform and the rule of law. The recent decision at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee highlights the \"Six Adherences\" for advancing reform, one of which is the adherence to the comprehensive rule of law. This approach is integral to the successful realization of Chinese-style modernization.
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Advancing rule of law: A strategic path to Chinese-style modernization
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