In countries such as China and Vietnam, the transition to a market economy has been a major factor in a move toward the rule of law, because a rule of law is important to foreign investors and to economic development. It remains unclear whether the rule of law in countries like China and Vietnam will be limited to commercial matters or will spill into other areas as well, and if so whether that spillover will enhance prospects for related values such as democracy and human rights. The rule of law in China has been widely discussed and debated by both legal scholars and politicians in China. COUNT 5
QSN1 Which two Asian countries have started to adopt the rule of law? ANS1 China and Vietnam QSN2 What has influenced China and Vietnam to conform to the rule of law? ANS2 the transition to a market economy QSN3 Who is debating the reliance on the rule of law in China? ANS3 legal scholars and politicians QSN4 To whom is the rule of law important to in China's trade deals? ANS4 foreign investors QSN5 What values might adherence to the rule of law subsequently influence in China? ANS5 democracy and human rights