Law in China: The Tug of Tradition, the Pull of Capitalism (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the relationship between law and society in contemporary China, highlighting the persistence of traditional legal frameworks alongside modern capitalist influences. It examines the undifferentiated nature of the state in relation to society, the privileges afforded to officials, and the ways in which familial and moral obligations continue to shape legal practices. Furthermore, it analyzes the implications of these traditions on the independence of law and the modernization process within the Chinese legal system.