Who really controls the judicial branch in China?

The party, obviously. The party's Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, to be precise. At lower levels (e.g., municipal, provincial, etc.), there are also Political and Legal Affairs Commissions as part of the local party branch. read more

The party, obviously. The party’s Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, to be precise. At lower levels (e.g., municipal, provincial, etc.), there are also Political and Legal Affairs Commissions as part of the local party branch. read more

According to the Constitution law of China, China does not adopt the"separation of power" system as in modern democratic countries, the People's court does not enjoy a separate and independent power, but subject to the control of the People's Assembly. read more