How the Chinese Judiciary Works: New Insights from Data-Driven Research

Chao Xi, "How the Chinese Judiciary Works: New Insights from Data-Driven Research", (2022) 22:3 The China Review 1-8

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 022-33

9 Pages Posted: 7 Sep 2022

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Chao Xi

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Date Written: August 30, 2022

Abstract

The various transparency initiatives orchestrated by the Supreme People’s Court have significantly increased availability of data on the Chinese judiciary. A growing literature has ensued, offering penetrating insights. Our Special Feature aims to make original contributions to this rapidly developing field. It presents key findings from a number of data-oriented projects on the work of China’s judiciary, demonstrating the tremendous potential of data-driven research. It also highlights some potential methodological challenges, particularly the issue of data missingness.

Keywords: China, judiciary, data driven

Suggested Citation

Xi, Chao, How the Chinese Judiciary Works: New Insights from Data-Driven Research (August 30, 2022). Chao Xi, "How the Chinese Judiciary Works: New Insights from Data-Driven Research", (2022) 22:3 The China Review 1-8, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 022-33, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4204917

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