Preface Part I Difficult Start Chapter 1. Prelude and Resonance of History Chapter 2. From "Competition of a Hundred Schools" to "Supremacy of Confucianism" Chapter 3. Reflection and Rebirth in Tribulation Chapter 4. Shen Jiaben: Founder of Modern Law in China Chapter 5. Wu Tingfang: First Generation Jurist in Modern China Chapter 6. Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao Chapter 7. Law Enactment in Late Qing Dynasty: Transition from Ancient Law to Modern Law Chapter 8. Overseas Study of Constitutional Monarchy Chapter 9. Six Codes Chapter 10. Red Jurists Chapter 11. Great Charter of the People Chapter 12. Ma Xiwu Style of Trial Chapter 13. Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal: Justice Prevails Part II Constitutional Foundation Laid Chapter 14. Determination of Legal Principles Chapter 15. Establishment of the Central People's Government Chapter 16. First Legislation of the People's Republic of China The Marriage Law Chapter 17. Land Reform Law and Agricultural Cooperation Chapter 18. Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence Chapter 19. First National People's Congress Chapter 20. First Constitution of the People's Republic of China Chapter 21. Suspension of the Rule of Law Part III Renewal of the Rule of Law Chapter 22. Historic Turning Point Chapter 23. Rectification of Miscarriages of Justice Chapter 24. Restoration and Reconstruction Chapter 25. Seven Laws Chapter 26. Rescission of Party Committees' Approval of Court Rulings Chapter 27. The Historic Trial Chapter 28. The 1982 Constitution Chapter 29. Legal Awareness Campaign Chapter 30. Legal System Study Sessions at Zhongnanhai Chapter 31. Rectifying Wrongful Convictions Chapter 32. One Country, Two Systems Part IV Fundamental Principle Established Chapter 33. Governing in Accordance with the Law Chapter 34. Villagers' Committee Elections Chapter 35. WTO Accession and Chinese Legislation Chapter 36. Transfer of Power in Accordance with the Law Chapter 37. Establishing an Emergency Support System Chapter 38. Legal Right of a Couple in Yan'an Chapter 39. Private Property Rights Chapter 40. Constitutionalizing Human Rights Chapter 41. "To Help or Not to Help" Chapter 42. The Property Law Chapter 43. House Demolition and Relocation Chapter 44. Building a Country Governed by Law Chapter 45. Tariff Sanctions Chapter 46. "My Dad Is Li Gang" Chapter 47. Establishment of Legal System Chapter 48. "Piece of S**t" Case Part V Full Implementation Chapter 49. Violence Against Japanese Brands Chapter 50. Deepen Reform in All Respects Chapter 51. Abolition of Reeducation Through Labor Chapter 52. Detention of Huang for Reeducation Chapter 53. Electoral Corruption in Hengyang Chapter 54. A Major Decision Chapter 55. Judicial Reform Chapter 56. National Constitution Day Chapter 57. Miscarriage of Justice Chapter 58. Pledging Allegiance to the Constitution Chapter 59. Hunting for Fugitives Abroad Chapter 60. Presumption of Nie's Innocence Chapter 61. Limit of Law Enforcement Chapter 62. Civil Code on the Horizon Chapter 63. Reform of the Judicial Appointment System Chapter 64. New Path for the New Era Conclusion: A Long Way to Go