Xi Jinping calls for coordinated approach on ‘rule of law’ to safeguard China’s interests
- President tells top Communist Party leaders that it must be promoted ‘at home and in matters involving foreign parties’
- Legal experts say speech suggests Beijing may be more willing to engage on issues involving international law
President Xi Jinping has called for a “coordinated approach” to advance the socialist “rule of law” to better safeguard Chinese interests, including in legal cases involving foreign parties.
“[We] must take a coordinated approach to promote the rule of law at home and in matters involving foreign parties, demanding efforts to better safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests,” Xi told the meeting, according to official news agency Xinhua.
“[We] must strengthen our mindset about rule of law, [learn how to] apply it so [we] can effectively handle our challenges, and guard against risks,” he said. “Besides, [we should] employ different means such as legislation, law enforcement and the judiciary in our struggle so [we can] resolutely defend our national sovereignty, dignity and core interests.”
Xi also said a “high-quality team of professionals with both integrity and ability should be fostered for legal work”.
