The Existence of Li and Fa Legal Politics in Chinese Teachings

This study aims to examine the existence of Li and Fa in the legal system and legal politics that develops in China. This study employs a normative legal approach through a historical approach. The results of the study show that the legal system and legal politics in Chinese highlight the terms Li and Fa. In essence, Li's teachings focus on a set of ethical or moral rules that regulate patterns of human behaviour that must be obeyed and upheld by every human being. Meanwhile, the term Fa is known as a written law that every Chinese citizen must obey. In essence, Fa is a law inherent in a nation, generally applies equally to all human beings, and is formed into statutory regulations. These two terms become the benchmark for the legal system and legal politics that develops in China. Indirectly, China, which adheres to communism, applies the rules of moral ethics and legislation as a guide to life