East Asian Law Quick Reference

The goal of this book is to supply researchers with all of the background, tools, resources, and tips necessary to conduct effective Chinese legal research. This book compares the Chinese legal system to foreign jurisdictions, and explains China's legal system including its governmental structure, constitution, legislation, administration, and courts. This book also contains a detailed guide to romanization, citations, and Chinese legal research services.

This work, written by Washington University law librarian and Chinese lawyer Wei Luo, explains the Chinese political establishment, outlines historical and current government structures, legal and judicial systems, and the Chinese legal publishing industry, and discusses the government information system, censorship, and the impact of the Internet.