Legal System with Chinese Characteristics

From the China Economic Review in January, 2008, an article entitled Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics, a certain English gentleman (notably English because of his use of "Whilst" and his name "Graeme Johnston") suggests that actually applying existing laws in an objective and transparent way is not inconsistent with the concept of Communism. That if the decision-maker were able to "apply the law consistently and with principle and be immune to behind-the-scenes influence", the government might become more credible.

Even if the courts avoid controversial topics such as constitutional issues in the US and begin more modestly - laws affecting day-to-day economic issues, the perception of the government would improve.

It would be an excellent place to start.