ABSTRACT
China is an autocratic regime. This leads to the conclusion that injustice and impunity run rampant in China, which stems from a general awareness of widespread human rights abuses. However, to consider China a lawless state is too simplistic. Despite the apparent shortcomings in protecting human rights, mainly because of state restrictions, China has a relatively well-developed legal system with a tradition dating back to antiquity. This chapter aims to introduce the issue of the development of law in China and its role today. What are the philosophical foundations of traditional Chinese law? Do they manifest themselves in the modern legal system? How do Chinese courts under the control of the Communist Party function, and how is the Chinese judicial system adapting to new digital trends?
