Freedom of Association in Contemporary China An Examination of its Structure, Content, and Nature

Shaoming Zhu

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Freedom of Association in Contemporary China An Examination of its Structure, Content, and Nature

Shaoming Zhu

School of Law

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Abstract

The exploration of freedom of association in China has particular significance due to China's unique socio-political landscape. This article reviews the general legal structure that governs freedom of association in China from the perspectives of legislature, administration, and courts, and provides an in-depth analysis of the legal sources and contents of the relevant laws and regulations while revealing the limitations faced by the associations and their members. It discusses the nature of freedom of association in China and examines its implications for the development of associations in the long term.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	92-104
Number of pages	13
Journal	European Journal of Comparative Law and Governance
Volume	12
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/22134514-bja10099
Publication status	Published - 2025

Keywords

China
freedom of association
legal structure
political right
quasi-official nature

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