# rule of law
Latest news and articles about rule of law
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The Quiet Kingmaker: Dong Biwu’s Life as the CCP’s Loyal ‘Bit-Player’ and Builder of China’s Legal Order
Dong Biwu, a founding Communist who preferred to call himself a minor player, was a pivotal stabilizer and institution-builder in the CCP’s rise. His work in united-front politics, clandestine operations, and especially post-1949 legal construction makes him a resonant figure for the party’s modern narratives about governance and legality.
Herzog Rebuffs Trump’s Bid to Pardon Netanyahu, Saying Clemency Isn’t on the Table During War
President Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but Herzog said clemency during wartime "is not on the agenda" and that he must follow Israeli legal procedures. The exchange highlights tensions between political loyalty and institutional constraints in Israel and raises broader questions about foreign influence on domestic judicial matters.
Trump Seeks Clemency for Israel’s Premier; Israeli President Says Pardons Are Off the Table During War
Donald Trump has requested a pardon for Israel’s prime minister, prompting Israel’s president to declare that clemency will not be discussed during the ongoing war. The exchange underscores tensions between foreign political intervention, domestic legal accountability, and Israel’s wartime political priorities.
Veteran Legal Scholar Pushes Rule-of-Law Training into China’s Armed Police Ranks
Professor Li Li, a CPPCC member and Armed Police law scholar, has been mobilising legal education and grassroots legal aid inside the People's Armed Police to address gaps on cyber infringement, data breaches and inconsistent local implementation of troops' benefits. Her work aims to institutionalise legal training and harmonise policy execution to strengthen both troop welfare and disciplined, rule-based military governance.
Israel’s Attorney-General Says Pardon Request From Netanyahu Has Not Yet Been Examined
Israel’s attorney-general, Gali Baharav-Miara, said she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request and will follow standard procedures in examining it. The decision now turns on legal advice to President Isaac Herzog and could have major implications for Israeli institutions, public trust, and political stability.
Israeli Attorney General Says She Has Not Yet Reviewed Netanyahu's Clemency Request
Israel’s attorney general, Gali Baharav‑Miara, said she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s November 2025 clemency request to President Isaac Herzog and that any review will follow standard procedures. The pending legal assessment places the spotlight on the balance between legal process and political pressure in a case that has deeply divided Israeli society.
China Tells Foreign Powers ‘Hands Off’ Hong Kong, Insisting Its Rule of Law Is Unshakable
China’s Foreign Ministry declared Hong Kong’s rule of law ‘unshakable’ and rejected foreign commentary on the city’s affairs, framing such criticism as improper interference. The statement underscores Beijing’s determination to treat Hong Kong policy as a sovereign matter and signals potential diplomatic friction with Western governments and continued uncertainty for businesses and rights advocates.
Beijing Condemns Panama Court Ruling on Canal Port Contracts as Attack on Rule‑of‑Law and Investment
Panama's top court voided the renewal of concession agreements for two Panama Canal‑adjacent ports operated by a Hong Kong company, prompting forceful protests from Beijing and the Hong Kong government. China characterized the ruling as legally unfounded, politically driven and damaging to Panama’s investment climate, and warned it would take necessary steps to defend its company’s rights.
CK Hutchison Launches ICC Arbitration After Panama Court Moves to Void Port Concessions
CK Hutchison said it will pursue ICC arbitration after Panama’s Supreme Court and government actions that the company says breach the legal framework for two port concessions run by its 90%-owned subsidiary, Panama Ports Company. The move highlights legal, operational and geopolitical risks for foreign investors and could have wider implications for shipping through the Panama Canal.