Experimental Legislation in China between Efficiency and Legality

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.

Illuminates the benefits, motivations and flaws of experimental legislation in Chinese law Analyzes the legal framework of Special Economic Zones, which thus far have only been examined from a purely economic perspective in legal scholarship Provides deeper insights into the structure of delegated legislation in Chinese law Puts forward solutions for reconciling the tensions 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, which are typical of Chinese law and politics

Inhalt
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.