Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee

Chinese ruling party's chief discipline inspector Wang Qishan Saturday promised to fight corruption like "treating sick trees" and "rooting up rotten ones".

China to hasten establishing circuit courts

China's Supreme People's Court announced Saturday it will hasten steps to set up circuit courts, responding to the latest requirement of the ruling party to advance rule of law.

CPC sets new blueprint for rule of law

The Communist Party of China (CPC) set the blueprint for rule of law in the world's second largest economy during a key meeting this week, which also highlighted the Party's leadership and the overarching role of the Constitution in the country's legal system.

CPC leadership guarantees China's rule of law

The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership is "the most fundamental guarantee" for comprehensively advancing rule of law, said a People's Daily editorial to be published on Friday.

Party's leadership 'most fundamental guarantee' for rule of law in China

The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership is "the most fundamental guarantee" for comprehensively advancing the rule of law and building a country under the socialist rule of law, leaders said at a key meeting Thursday.

Highlights of communique of 4th plenary session of CPC Central Committee

The fourth plenary session of the 18th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee announced a communique after its closing on Thursday.

CPC vows to promote Constitution implementation, interpretation

The Communist Party of China (CPC) has vowed to promote the implementation, supervision and interpretation of China's Constitution at a key session with a rule of law theme.

Long way to go to achieve rule of law

Mass public arrest and sentencing in southern Hunan Province sparked controversy among observers, who argued whether or not the move was effective in reducing crimes.

CPC key meeting lays down major tasks for advancing ‘rule of law’

The Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which was held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to 23, laid down major tasks needed for comprehensively advancing the rule of law.

Promoting rule of law needs CPC leadership

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Judicial reform enforces rule of law

Restraining power from interfering with the courts will help prevent wrongful verdicts and rebuild confidence in the legal system.

Rule of law will boost soft power

There are fundamental values associated with the rule of law that have an innate attractiveness to all people.

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The 4th Plenum of the 18th CPC Central Committee

The following infographic illustrates how the plenum was run and the major topics discussed.

Psychiatric patients deserve equal rights and services

Mentally disabled people should no longer be locked in isolated wards with no connection to or communication with the world outside.

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China launches first National Poverty Alleviation Day

Chinese scientist in the dock over research fund corruption

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The Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, which looks to focus on the concept of rule of law, has been scheduled for Oct. 20-23 in Beijing. On this page, we will deliver the latest news from the session and provide in-depth analysis and opinion on why the session matters.

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