IN EARLY JANUARY the Communist Party published a five-year plan for the development of “socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics”. Most of the document is domestically focused, but one section is devoted to foreign matters. It calls on China to help shape international law, to turn itself into the first choice of jurisdiction when resolving cross-border disputes and to encourage the use of Chinese law abroad.Listen to this storyYour browser does not support the element.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.The party’s goal, the plan says, is to promote “fair and reasonable” international …
