As the People’s Republic of China celebrates its 75th anniversary, President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on the rule of law is reshaping governance. With the mantra \"if the rule of law prospers, the country prospers,\" Beijing is doubling down on judicial reforms to modernize its legal framework — a key pillar in Xi’s vision for national rejuvenation.
From anti-corruption crackdowns to digitizing courts, changes are sweeping. Over 429,000 online cases were handled by internet courts by 2022, streamlining disputes with TikTok-speed efficiency (75 resolved per minute! ). Critics once questioned how \"Party leadership\" coexists with legal independence, but reforms like transferring local court oversight to provincial levels aim to curb interference. Corrupt officials? No retirement immunity here — prosecutions stay lifelong.
Yet challenges linger: experts urge stronger legal protections and adapting laws for AI and tech breakthroughs. As the world watches, Xi Jinping Thought frames the rule of law as \"essential for socialism with Chinese characteristics,\" blending tradition and innovation. Could this be China’s blueprint for 21st-century governance?
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