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New Developments In Law In The People's Republic Of China, Stanley B. Lubman Jan 1979

New Developments In Law In The People's Republic Of China, Stanley B. Lubman

Hong Yen Chang Center for Chinese Legal Studies

Recently, Chinese leaders have begun to promote the development of legal standards andformal legal institutions for China. In this article, Mr. Lubman explores the background and current status of the role of law in China and assesses its relationsho to China's economic development, domestic politics, and international economic relations. Mr. Lubman suggests that students of Chinese law must create new theoreticalperspectives to study the new developments.


On Understanding Chinese Law And Legal Institutions, Stanley B. Lubman Jan 1976

On Understanding Chinese Law And Legal Institutions, Stanley B. Lubman

Hong Yen Chang Center for Chinese Legal Studies

Our unfamiliarity with Chinese legal institutions and policies toward law causes misunderstanding of the role of law in the People's Republic of China. The present unimportance of the formal legal system has deep historical reasons. As China's economy becomes more complex, regularity should increase, although it will remain controversial. In commercial contracts with the West, custom performs the role of law.


Trade Between The United States And The People's Republic Of China: Practice, Policy And Law, Stanley B. Lubman Jan 1976

Trade Between The United States And The People's Republic Of China: Practice, Policy And Law, Stanley B. Lubman

Hong Yen Chang Center for Chinese Legal Studies

The author examines trade with the People's Republic of China, stressing Chinese commercial practice. He analyzes in detail aspects of negotiations, contracts and dispute-settlement which may be important to potential U.S. purchasers and sellers. The Article concludes with a survey of current problems of law and policy in Sino-U.S. trade.