Liu Fuzhi
Chinese politician and Minister of Justice
Born
1917
108 years ago
Died
August 25th, 2013
11 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Served as the 3rd Minister of Justice for China. Played a significant role in the development and reform of legal systems in the country. Engaged in various academic pursuits, contributing to discussions on law and governance in China. Involved in policy-making that affected the judiciary and the wider legal framework during the period of reform.
Served as Minister of Justice from 1987 to 1998
Contributed to legal reform initiatives in China
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