The Wall Street Journal, China Real Time Report, January 29, 2011 by Stanley Lubman
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Last week, the State Council published a regulation that would end the power of local governments to order demolition of urban residences and require disputed cases to be decided by courts. The change in the law reflects a responsiveness to the public that will be welcomed by many residents, although it remains to be seen whether implementation will be effective.