Citing the PCR constitution
Its abbreviation in transliterated form is Xianfa (1982).
In English language works pinpoints are given to article numbers, followed by section numbers if applicable.
Amendments are Xianfa Xiuzhengan (yyyy).
Commentary on the Constitution
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The Constitution of China by Call Number: China 510 Z58.5aISBN: 1841137405Publication Date: 2012The Social Science Library also has copies of this title, some of which can be borrowed.
The Chinese Constitution
The current constitution (Xianfa) dates from 1982.
In the interim it has been amended four times: by Xianfa Xiuzhengan of 1988, 1993, 1999, and 2004.
The Standing Committee of the NPC interprets and enforces the Constitution and can annul administrative acts that are unconstitutional.
Electronic resources
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Constitution of the People's Republic of ChinaFree resource. From National People's Congress website. Links to consolidated text, individual amendments and original text.
Texts on Chinese constitutional and administrative law
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Constitutional Law in China by Call Number: China 510 X8bISBN: 9403507314Publication Date: 3rd edn, 2019 -
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The Constitutional and Legal Development of the Chinese Presidency by Call Number: China 510 Z58.6aISBN: 0739189891Publication Date: 2014 -
The Citizen and the Chinese State by Call Number: China 510 K29bISBN: 0754628639Publication Date: 2011 -
Effective judicial review : a cornerstone of good governance by Call Number: General 510 F733aISBN: 0199581053Publication Date: 2010Part IV looks at administrative law in HKSAR and China
