The South China Morning Post reports..
This is what happens when you arrest and imprison your best lawyers !
- President has raised concerns about a lack of legal talent, calling it ‘a security risk’ in a speech two years ago that was recently made public
- Observers say there is a growing awareness among the leadership that Beijing is at a disadvantage in international disputes
This is the first in a series by the SCMP looking at how China’s legal system has changed over the decades and some of the challenges it faces today. Here, Jun Mai looks at how Beijing struggles to make its case on the international stage.
With China and its companies facing an increasing number of bruising overseas legal battles, defending the country’s interests abroad has become a pressing issue for
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raised concerns two years ago in a speech that was only made public in December, saying China lacked the legal professionals needed to protect its growing interests, which he said posed a security threat.
