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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Supreme People's Court is the People's Republic of China's highest judicial organ, supervising adjudication by all subordinate and special courts under the National People's Congress.
- To whom is the Supreme People's Court constitutionally responsible?
- What are judicial interpretations and why do they matter?
- How does the SPC differ from the Supreme People's Procuratorate?
- Can the SPC exercise constitutional review of legislation?

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