This book studies the practical experience and theoretical development of rule of law in China, and provides fundamental theory for the construction of rule of law in contemporary China. The author examines the rule of law by exploring the entire legal system, and highlighting various aspects including the legislation, law enforcement and supervision systems. Readers will also discover the author¿s strong opinions on scientific legislation, legal government, judicial reform, and the culture of rule of law. This highly readable book will appeal to both general readers and researchers interested in rule of law in China.

Preface.- Introduction: the Road and Theory of Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics.- The Historical Process of Constructing Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics.- Formation and Improvement of the Socialist Legal System with Chinese Characteristics.- Contemporary Chinese Model of the Rule of Law from the Perspective of Comparative Law.- Realizing Fairness and Justice through the Rule of Law.- Ruling the Country by Law and Promoting the Modernization of State Governance.- Comprehensively Promoting Ruling the Country by Law and Striving to Build China into a Country under the Rule of Law.- High-Degree Unity of the Party and the Law: the Fundamental Characteristic of the Chinese Road of the Rule of Law.- References.