Editorial: To Ease Anxiety in the Private Sector, Follow the Rule of Law

As China seeks to boost the confidence of private companies, a recent document issued by the Hainan provincial government has sparked a controversy about whether the private sector is receiving special treatment in the judicial system. The document, called Several Measures to Support the Development of the Private Economy, mentioned that private businesspeople involved in criminal cases should not be arrested, prosecuted, or sentenced to prison whenever possible. This controversy is worth reflecting on.