This book is an indispensable reference tool for all government or non-government agencies dealing with the Chinese legal system. Provides key vocabulary, definitions, and usage for contemporary Chinese legal terminology. The China Law Reader is a one-of-a-kind, must-have book for anyone seeking to master Chinese legal and business documents. Modern Chinese can be difficult to learn, and the particular vocabulary and style of legal documents can seem all the more challenging because of the unique blend of legal jargon and literary style that defines them. With its extensive vocabulary lists and introductory material on how to read and interpret complex sentences, China Law Reader provides the tools necessary to master Chinese legal documents. Law practice tips throughout the materials acquaint the reader with the Chinese legal system, and provide insights on nuances between U.S. and Chinese legal concepts. Co-authored by Lawrence Foster, professor and Dean Emeritus of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii, Tiffany Yajima, a practicing attorney with over ten years of experience in China, and Yan Lin, an Associate Professor of law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ko Guan Law School, this book is a must-have for any lawyer, business professional or student interested in mastering Chinese legal and business documents. The China Law Reader includes a wide variety of Chinese legal materials, including the Constitution, laws, rules, regulations, judicial interpretations, cases and lawyer work product.
