Developments in Dispute Resolution in China

There have been dramatic changes in the nature and incidence of disputes, conflicts, and social disturbances, and the mechanisms for addressing them over the last twenty-five years in China. Drawing on recent empirical work, these policy briefs and reports examine the ways conflicts are addressed across a range of public and private fora, while exploring the development and limitations of mechanisms that seek to address citizen complaints and concerns.

The briefs shed light on ongoing debates concerning the role of law and dispute resolution with respect to economic development (efficiency) and social justice (equity), and provide feasible policy recommendations for enhancing both justice and efficiency.

Contributors: Randall Peerenboom, He Xin, Wang Zhenmin, Ron Brown, Wang JiangYu, Cao Lijun, Ethan Michelson

" an excellent introduction to the PRC legal system for specialists and non-specialists alike.

 Hillary K Josephs
Distinguished Research Scholar of Asian Law, Syracuse University