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The International Program - People's Republic of China: Repor
The International Program - People's Republic of China: Repor
The International Program - People's Republic of China: Repor
At the invitation of the U.S. State Departments International Visitor Leadership Program, through its host, the Institute of International Education (IIE), a meeting between a representative of Judicial Watch and five government and private lawyers from China went forward on August 26, 2011.
The U.S. Department of States country profile for the Peoples Republic of China
reports
that U.S. China policy has been consistent. For eight consecutive administrations, Democratic and Republican, U.S. policy has been to encourage China's opening and integration into the global system. As a result, China has moved from being a relatively isolated and poor country to one that is a key participant in international institutions and a major trading nation. . . . The project for the visiting Chinese delegation was entitled Legal Issues in the U.S., and the professional objectives for this project were, in part, to: Examine the underlying principles of the U.S. judicial system and their basis in the Constitution and the rule of law; and The role of nongovernmental organizations in the U.S. legal system.
As set forth in its Mission Statement, through its educational endeavors, Judicial Watch advocates high standards of ethics and morality in our nations public life and seeks to ensure that political and judicial officials do not abuse the powers entrusted to them by the American people. Judicial Watch fulfills its educational mission through litigation, investigations, and public outreach. The International Program is an integral part of its educational program. Judicial Watch was asked to provide an overview of the Foundation
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