China's legal system was formed in ().

The formation of China's legal system can be traced back to the compilation, promulgation and implementation of the Laws of the Qing Dynasty in Daoguang period and the Outline of the Laws of the Qing Dynasty in Tongzhi period. Because western laws are mixed with Confucian classics, the laws are very strict and the implementation is very strict. Therefore, it can be said that the formation of China's legal system originated from the Qing Dynasty.

During the Qing Dynasty, China's legal system was deeply influenced by Confucian culture and moral ethics, and at the same time absorbed the beneficial elements of western legal system. Through the compilation and implementation of laws and regulations in civil, criminal and economic fields, the Qing Dynasty laid the theoretical and practical foundation of Chinese legal system.

On the basis of the Qing Dynasty, China's legal system ushered in a more in-depth development in the 20th century. With the establishment of modern state institutions and legal system, China's legal system has gradually formed a legal system with the constitution, civil law, criminal law, commercial law and other laws and regulations as the core, and absorbed the beneficial components of the western legal system, and gradually moved towards internationalization while maintaining the traditional cultural characteristics.

Chinese legal system, with its unique moral and legal thoughts, spirit of the times, charm of traditional culture and characteristics of the times, influences and leads the legal system and legal practice in China today. China's legal system has played an important role in embodying national sovereignty, protecting human rights, safeguarding national interests and regulating social relations. At the same time, under the background of globalization, China's legal system has also had a positive impact on the legal system construction in the world to a certain extent.

Compared with other major legal systems, the Chinese legal system has unique characteristics and values in ancient origin, profound influence of Confucian classics, close combination of law and morality, mutual integration of legal system and cultural heritage, and extensive participation of the people, which plays an important role in promoting the rule of law, promoting social harmony and enhancing national soft power.

The Significance of China's Legal System

1, the cornerstone of a society ruled by law: China's legal system emphasizes the principle of "abiding by laws and strictly enforcing them", which is the cornerstone of a society ruled by law. Only by protecting citizens' rights and interests through legal norms can we achieve social fairness and justice and maintain social order and stability. Therefore, China's legal system plays an important role in building a strong, efficient and fair rule of law system.

2. Inherit and carry forward the excellent Chinese culture: The Chinese legal system originated from the ancient Confucian culture and traditional legal culture in China, emphasizing respect for people's values and rights, and paying attention to social harmony and stability, highlighting the unique ideas and values of Chinese culture. Therefore, China's legal system is an important part of China's culture, which has contributed to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese excellent culture.

3. Enhance the soft power of the country: With the rise of China, China's legal system has gradually developed into a legal system with characteristics and advantages, which has become one of the important factors affecting the international legal system and enhancing the soft power of the country. The international cooperation and exchange of China's legal system has enhanced China's international influence and voice in the legal field, and further enhanced China's national soft power.

4. Promoting the global rule of law: With the development of globalization, the international rule of law has become one of the indispensable tasks for all countries. As a characteristic legal system with both eastern and western traditions, China's legal system has unique advantages and values and can contribute to the global rule of law.