Social Security Reform and the Prospect of the Rule of Law in China On November 15, 2004, we hosted Mr. Xiqing Gao, the Vice Chairman of China’s National Council for Social Security Fund, who spoke on the realities of China’s unemployment and retirement pensions and the prospect of the rule of law in China. Click here for Mr. Gao’s paper.
Criminal Defense in China: a Meeting with Chinese Criminal Defense Delegation
On February 19, 2005, we presented a meeting with the Chinese criminal defense delegation in New York. The delegation was led by Professor Ruihua Chen of Beijing University and consisted of ten prominent criminal defense lawyers from China. The delegation shared their first hand experience with the current Chinese criminal justice system and had a lively discussion with our members and the members of the New York City Bar Association. This event was co-sponsored with the Asian Affairs Committee of the City Bar Association.
Recent Political Developments in Hong Kong
On March 24, 2005, Margaret Ng, a well-known Hong Kong legislator and lawyer, talks about Hong Kong’s most recent political developments, including Legico election and the change of Chief Executive.