This book unravels the intricate tapestry of Chinese state-society and government-citizen interactions in both legal historical and contemporary contexts. Set against the backdrop of China’s meteoric rise as a global economic and political powerhouse, it presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of China’s governance norms and their transformative evolution in the modern and contemporary eras.

The book analyses China’s multifaceted governance landscape, including its profound influence on the dynamics of government-citizen interactions in contemporary China. By...