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Posted by: Laney Zhang
A Chinese scientist recently claimed to have edited the DNA of human embryos and created the world’s first genetically edited babies, although his claim has not been verified so far. Chinese authorities reportedly said the incident as reported by the media “blatantly violated China’s relevant laws and regulations,” and ordered an investigation into the scientist’s claim. …
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Posted by: Laney Zhang
Pictures of the newly created Shanghai Financial Court in an old American-style building
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Posted by: Laney Zhang
A few years ago, I posted a series of Chinese legal research guides on this blog: Who Makes What?, Administrative Regulations and Departmental Rules, and Official Publication of Chinese Law. The first two posts discussed the various types of documents that have the force of law under the Chinese Law on Legislation: laws made by the National People’s Congress …
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Posted by: Laney Zhang
Today’s interview is with Ben Hills, a foreign law intern working with Clare Feikert-Ahalt at the Global Legal Research Directorate, Law Library of Congress. Describe your background. I am from the United Kingdom, England specifically, and grew up in the East Midlands. I only really speak English, but am familiar with French, German, Latin, and …
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Posted by: Laney Zhang
It is not uncommon for people nowadays to seek out assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), to conceive children. The technology allows freezing the embryos created through IVF for use at a later date, when for example fertility may become an issue. Disputes over who owns the frozen embryos may arise later, typically when …
Posted in: Global Law, In the News
Posted by: Laney Zhang
The following is an interview with Yichao Zhang, a foreign law intern at the Law Library of Congress. Describe your background. I was born in Changsha, a beautiful and energetic city located in the south central part of China. I received my bachelor of laws degree at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and my master of laws …
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Posted by: Laney Zhang
Blog post about the Chinese Lunar Calendar
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