A Comparative Study of "Group-Orientedness" in Chinese and African Legal Cultures

Authors

    Shenghan Huang, Yuanquan Xu Xingzhi College, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang, China Xingzhi College, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18063/lne.v3i4.932

Keywords:

Group-orientedness, sino-african legal cooperation, legal culture, traditional chinese legal culture, african customary law

Abstract

This study examines the historical dimensions of "group-orientedness" in Chinese and African legal traditions to propose new frameworks for Sino-African rule-of-law exchange. Traditional Chinese legal praxis reinforced group-orientedness through concepts like the integration of rites and law and dispute resolution prioritizing harmony. Despite colonial restructuring of African legal systems into a tripartite framework, collective consciousness within African customary law remains resilient. Both traditions prioritize maintaining group harmony in mediation systems and dispute resolution mechanisms. Building on this shared value of group-orientedness, Sino-African legal cooperation should establish syncretic mediation mechanisms that balance cultural adaptability with modern legal principles. By reactivating traditional group structures and implementing dual-track mediation systems, such cooperation can foster mutual learning and integration across civilizations in the legal domain, offering new paradigms for diversity in global governance.

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    [13] Li, Yongfang. The Historical Evolution of China's Traditional Family System [J]. Hunan Social Sciences, 2022.
    [14] Chen, Yun. On the Institutional Foundations and Spiritual Basis of the Zhouli [J]. Zhongzhou Journal, 2018.
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Published

2025-05-26

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Lecture Notes in Education, Arts, Management and Social Science

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Articles