"China has made great economic and social progress since 1979. Correspondingly, China's criminal procedure system has gone through reforms. The lawmakers amended the law in 1996 and again in March this year, both times attracting great attention from around the world. While feedback has mostly been positive, some people seem only to be evaluating the law with an eye toward protecting human rights. This is a view that is not in line with the law's function and role, nor is it true to the goals and principles of either amendment." (Quoted from article)