A century of turmoil : an overview of China's constitutional reform and revolutions -- The new constitutional order of the People's Republic -- Governing the Goliath : China's central and local relations -- Democracy with Chinese characteristics? : the role of the People's Congresses -- Administration of the state according to law -- De-politicising the judiciary -- The contemporary rights revolution : life, liberty, property and equality -- Still dormant : political and religious rights --Conclusion : The future of China's constitutionalism.