People-Oriented Nature of Chinese Thought on the Rule of Law

The people-oriented nature has become an important character of Chinese Thought on the Rule of Law. The people-oriented nature of Chinese Thought on the Rule of Law is formed on the basis of adhering to Marxism on the rule of law, inheriting and carrying forward the excellent traditional legal culture in China, etc. Its scientific connotation is embodied in upholding the people’s principal position, protecting the people’s legitimate rights and interests, relying on the people to promote the rule of law, adhering to the people’s evaluation of the rule of law, etc. To show the people-oriented nature in the implementation of the rule of law, emphasis should be laid upon on sound legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial administration of justice, and observance of the law by everyone. The theoretical value of the people-oriented nature of Chinese Thought on Rule of Law lies in promoting the adaptation of Marxism on the Rule of Law to China’s conditions, planning and coordinating all aspects of overall law-based governance, providing guidance for building a socialist country based on the rule of law, and contributing Chinese wisdom to the reform of global governance.