The principle of rule of law in local government in the PRC: theory and practice

Abstract

This article analyzes the theoretical and practical problems of the current legislation at the local level in China. Taking into account the principle of the rule of law, local legislation has become the most important aspect in strengthening the capacity of local self-government and stimulating local development, which causes local legislation to follow the same values and goals as municipal government. This article explains the main theories underlying the practice of local legislation in China, explores the underlying problems in the current practice of local legislation, studies how the principle of "rule of law" is combined with local resources in China, and suggests ways to develop local legislation and strengthen the rule of law. Based on the theory of socialist legislation with Chinese specifics and taking into account current trends and the material and legal resources of local government in China, the article argues that the way to implement the rule of law in local legislation and governance lies through the awareness by local legislatures of a reasonable position of power, the boundary between law and freedom, as well as the balance between rights and responsibilities. These three aspects are the core of research on the awareness of the value of the subject of the rule of law.