These are busy days for judges in China. With companies going bust and investments failing, more people are turning to the courts to resolve financial disputes.
A big rise in commercial litigation might seem perfectly normal in an economy that is experiencing a downturn, but in China it reflects a profound shift: the rule of law has made deep inroads in governing business transactions, from routine deals to complex financing arrangements.
Last week’s murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of the disgraced politician Bo Xilai, highlighted the flaws of the Chinese criminal justice system, with Ms Gu denied her choice of lawyer and the case wrapped up in less than eight hours.
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