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This book analyzes the benefits of and legal concerns in connection with the delegated legislation of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone as a prime example of experimental legislation in Chinese law. It offers solutions for improving the legal design of experimental regulations in Special Economic Zones by striking a balance between the pursuit of rapid socio-economic progress on the one hand, and the increasing need and will to govern by the rule of law on the other. The book offers a valuable guide for the academic community and legal practitioners, as well as students eager to gain insights into Chinese constitutional law and the conflict between legality and achieving reforms.
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Introduction.- Socio-economic and legal foundations of modern China.- China's experimentalist approach to reform.- Delegated legislative power of the Shenzhen SEZ.- Major achievements in experimenting with novel regulatory approaches.- Legality versus efficiency of reform.- Summary.
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This book analyzes the benefits of and legal concerns in connection with the delegated legislation of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone as a prime example of experimental legislation in Chinese law. It offers solutions for improving the legal design of experimental regulations in Special Economic Zones by striking a balance between the pursuit of rapid socio-economic progress on the one hand, and the increasing need and will to govern by the rule of law on the other. The book offers a valuable guide for the academic community and legal practitioners, as well as students eager to gain insights into Chinese constitutional law and the conflict between legality and achieving reforms.
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“The book impresses through its harmonious structure, approaching the subject first from a general perspective and focusing then on the specific situation in Shenzhen SEZ … . The multiple cross-references in the text contribute to keeping present to mind the full picture and the main line of argumentation. The summaries concluding each chapter facilitate also a better assimilation of the rich information provided, whereas the extensive bibliographical sources give opportunities for further relevant readings on the topic.” (Ionut Raduletu, China-EU Law Journal, Vol. 8 (3-4), May, 2023)
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"The book impresses through its harmonious structure, approaching the subject first from a general perspective and focusing then on the specific situation in Shenzhen SEZ ... . The multiple cross-references in the text contribute to keeping present to mind the full picture and the main line of argumentation. The summaries concluding each chapter facilitate also a better assimilation of the rich information provided, whereas the extensive bibliographical sources give opportunities for further relevant readings on the topic." (Ionut Raduletu, China-EU Law Journal, Vol. 8 (3-4), May, 2023)
