News Is China's Judicial System Adequately Protecting Its Citizens?

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The PBS documentary highlights the challenges of China's legal system, which has developed significantly only since the late 1970s. It reveals the harsh treatment of migrant workers, including severe sentences for minor offenses and a lack of legal representation. The discussion also touches on the high execution rate in China, which is disproportionate relative to its population. Concerns are raised about the influence of public pressure on improving labor conditions, as seen in past corporate responses to scrutiny. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the complexities and ongoing struggles within China's evolving judicial and labor systems.
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my company has an office in China. There are a lot of challenges to doing business there, not the least of which is the steps the government takes to block internet traffic.
 
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The underlying question is this: Should we hold China to the same western standards that we follow? If we do, then yes, the Chinese government is barbaric towards its people. After all, it is against western-standards to execute tax-cheats and I believe the list of crimes that will get you executed is a long one. In reality, China is one "congested" nation full of people, which results (in governments eyes) a loss of value in human life. Right or wrong, this is how they deal with their issue of overpopulation. I don't think we can (or should) judge China by what we think is right or wrong; just like we shouldn't judge the middle east by our standards. China has a system in place to deal with its people and it works. Also, remember the reason you can get a $5 pair of jeans from Walmart is because of the value system in China!

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