In 2024, \"rule of law\" was spotlighted as one of the top ten buzzwords in a national Two Sessions survey conducted by People’s Daily, underscoring the public's keen interest in legal governance. As the Two Sessions approach again, the focus on the rule of law is set to remain strong.
Since the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has progressively established ruling the country by law as a fundamental governance principle. This was solidified when the 15th Party Congress outlined the basic strategy, and the 1999 constitutional amendment enshrined it as an essential constitutional principle. By 2024, China boasts a robust legal framework with 303 valid laws, 598 administrative regulations, and over 14,000 local regulations in effect.
In the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, balancing the rule of law with ongoing reforms is crucial for achieving Chinese-style modernization. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, has emphasized that \"reform and rule of law are like the two wings of a bird or the two wheels of a cart.\" He advocates for promoting reform under the rule of law and refining the rule of law through reform.
Within the \"Four Comprehensives\" strategic layout, the comprehensive implementation of the rule of law and comprehensive implementation of reform are pivotal. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC highlighted the \"Six Adherences\" for advancing reform, one of which is \"adherence to the comprehensive rule of law.\"
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Advancing rule of law: A strategic path to Chinese-style modernization
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