This major three volume series on Chinese law brings together leading current
research on the structure and operation of law in China and the nature of the
Chinese legal system. China's legal system has developed at great speed since
the Communist Party embarked on its path of economic reform in 1979. Whilst this
legal system reflects contemporary China's vibrant, market based economy and
fast changing society it also undoubtedly reflects the Party's ubiquitous
networks and influence and the continued domination of the economy by state
owned enterprises. In the face of this overwhelming Party and state power,
domestic and foreign reformers have advocated a deepening of the