This text provides practitioners with a practical guide to judicial systems in the PRC. The author examines the role of the judiciary in the Chinese legal system, through Opinions published in the official publication of the Supreme People's Court (SPC): the Gazette. This title examines the role of the SPC in interpreting and implementing the legislation of the PRC and highlights the importance of the Gazette. As a guide to judicial interpretation it will be invaluable for practitioners who need to understand legislative and judicial processes in the PRC. Discussion of the rule of law and the principles of an independent administration is also included.