F1981124 China law

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F1981124 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name （特講）中国法

Subject Name
（Katakana）チュウゴクホウ

Subject Name in
English China law

Instructor GE HONG

Instructor
(Katakana) カツ　コウ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Fri5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M201/202

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lectures ,  PowerPoint presentations

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students 2nd year

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course provides a comprehensive overview of the entire legal system of People's Republic of China. Specifically, the course will cover:
（１）Foundations of the Legal System: An explanation of the sources of law, the legislative system, the judicial system, and the legal profession (the framework of human resources supporting these systems), while providing comparisons with the Japanese legal system.
（２）Major Statutes and Case Law: An analysis of key laws—including the Constitution, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Civil Law, and Civil Procedure Law—through the examination of specific judicial precedents.
（３）Special Jurisdictions: An introduction to the legal system of Hong Kong, which is strongly influenced by English Common Law.

Class Schedule Lesson 1:　 Introduction・ History of Chinese Law
Lesson 2:　 Formation and Characteristics of Modern Chinese Law
Lesson 3:　 Legislative Organs (Legislature)
Lesson 4:　 Judicial Organs (Judiciary)
Lesson 5:　 Criminal Law I: Criminal Procedure Law
           (Case Study: The Public Trial of Politician Bo Xilai)
Lesson 6:   Criminal Law II: Elements and Sentencing of Larceny, Cheating (Academic Fraud), and Bribery
Lesson 7:　 Civil Law I: The Marriage System
Lesson 8:　 Civil Law II: The Inheritance System
Lesson 9:　 Civil Law III: The Land Law System
Lesson10:   Civil Law IV: Codification of Personality Rights
Lesson11:   Civil Law V: Intellectual Property Law
(Case Study: Trademark and Copyright Infringement of "Crayon Shin-chan")
Lesson12:   Resolution of Civil Disputes: Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation
Lesson13:   Legal System of Hong Kong I: The Hong Kong Basic Law
Lesson14:   Legal System of Hong Kong Ⅱ: The conflict over the enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Lesson15:   Treaties between Japan and China in the Judicial Field

Submission of comment sheets is required after each lesson.
There will be one open-book examination.
After Lesson 15, you will be required to complete a final report on topics related to Chinese law.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. As the course will be conducted using distributed handouts, no textbook is required. However, the following reference books are recommended for a deeper understanding of the subject and should be consulted as needed.
Reference Books:
Dangdai Zhongguofa Rumen, (10thEdition), Takamizawa Osamu(ed.)
(YUHIKAKU Publishing Co.,Ltd.,2025 )

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details) PC  used in Class

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format, Fieldwork / Survey

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Before lesson: Check and download the handouts on Moodle.
After lesson: Review the handouts and any relevant reference books. Then, submit your questions or feedback on the lecture via the comment sheet.

Requirements

Grading Method Grade by percentage:
•15%— open-book examination
•15%— presentation and comment sheet
•70%— final report

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F1981124	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	（特講）中国法
Subject Name （Katakana）	チュウゴクホウ
Subject Name in English	China law
Instructor	GE HONG
Instructor (Katakana)	カツ　コウ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Fri5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M201/202
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lectures , PowerPoint presentations
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students	2nd year
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course provides a comprehensive overview of the entire legal system of People's Republic of China. Specifically, the course will cover: （１）Foundations of the Legal System: An explanation of the sources of law, the legislative system, the judicial system, and the legal profession (the framework of human resources supporting these systems), while providing comparisons with the Japanese legal system. （２）Major Statutes and Case Law: An analysis of key laws—including the Constitution, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Civil Law, and Civil Procedure Law—through the examination of specific judicial precedents. （３）Special Jurisdictions: An introduction to the legal system of Hong Kong, which is strongly influenced by English Common Law.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1:　 Introduction・ History of Chinese Law Lesson 2:　 Formation and Characteristics of Modern Chinese Law Lesson 3:　 Legislative Organs (Legislature) Lesson 4:　 Judicial Organs (Judiciary) Lesson 5:　 Criminal Law I: Criminal Procedure Law (Case Study: The Public Trial of Politician Bo Xilai) Lesson 6: Criminal Law II: Elements and Sentencing of Larceny, Cheating (Academic Fraud), and Bribery Lesson 7:　 Civil Law I: The Marriage System Lesson 8:　 Civil Law II: The Inheritance System Lesson 9:　 Civil Law III: The Land Law System Lesson10: Civil Law IV: Codification of Personality Rights Lesson11: Civil Law V: Intellectual Property Law (Case Study: Trademark and Copyright Infringement of "Crayon Shin-chan") Lesson12: Resolution of Civil Disputes: Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation Lesson13: Legal System of Hong Kong I: The Hong Kong Basic Law Lesson14: Legal System of Hong Kong Ⅱ: The conflict over the enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Lesson15: Treaties between Japan and China in the Judicial Field Submission of comment sheets is required after each lesson. There will be one open-book examination. After Lesson 15, you will be required to complete a final report on topics related to Chinese law.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	As the course will be conducted using distributed handouts, no textbook is required. However, the following reference books are recommended for a deeper understanding of the subject and should be consulted as needed. Reference Books: Dangdai Zhongguofa Rumen, (10thEdition), Takamizawa Osamu(ed.) (YUHIKAKU Publishing Co.,Ltd.,2025 )
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PC used in Class
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format, Fieldwork / Survey
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Before lesson: Check and download the handouts on Moodle. After lesson: Review the handouts and any relevant reference books. Then, submit your questions or feedback on the lecture via the comment sheet.
Requirements
Grading Method	Grade by percentage: •15%— open-book examination •15%— presentation and comment sheet •70%— final report
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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