Li Zhang

At present, there is still a lack of clear legal provisions on the application of restorative justice in the field of environmental crimes in China, and the only guiding opinions and judicial interpretations have the problems of narrow coverage and weak operability. However, it is precisely because of the lack of specific provisions at the legislative level and the increasing number of environmental crimes in China that there are many problems in the judicial practice of restorative justice in China, such as insufficient legal basis, unclear nature, too narrow scope of application, and insufficient conceptual awareness. Based on the existing research, this paper reviews the current situation of the theory and practice of restorative justice in environmental crimes, and deeply analyzes the problems and causes existing in the current application process. Based on this, some suggestions are put forward to improve the application of restorative justice in environmental crimes, including supplementing legal norms, clarifying the nature of application, expanding the scope of application, and reshaping the concept and cognition. It aims to provide strong theoretical support and practical guidance for the governance of environmental crimes and ecological protection in China..

Xiaoyu Sun

Against the backdrop of the profound transformation of global climate governance, China faces serious legal challenges in realizing the “dual-carbon” goal. The existing legal framework for climate governance is characterized by significant fragmentation, with relevant laws and regulations dispersed among individual pieces of legislation such as environmental protection and air pollution prevention and control, lacking a systematic top-level design. There are serious deficiencies in law enforcement and regulation, and the dual-track operation of policy and law has led to a lack of coordination among all levels of government on carbon emission reduction pathways, unclear powers and responsibilities of the main body of carbon emission trading regulation, and significant differences in local implementation. This study analyzes the structural deficiencies of China's legal framework for climate governance from the systemic perspective of the legal system, and draws on the experience of multi-level governance in developed countries such as the EU and the US, to propose a path for reconstructing the climate legal system with Chinese characteristics, so as to ensure that climate governance is steadily pushed forward on a standardized track through legal means. It also establishes a multi-level governance mechanism, which not only provides practical guidance for the construction of China's climate law system, but also provides theoretical reference for other developing countries to explore the legal path of climate governance.

Peilin Liu

In a market that is becoming increasingly competitive, the proactive behaviors demonstrated by employees have become a key element for organizations . So, this study focuses on the mechanism of leadership affinity humor on employee proactive behavior and introduces supervisor emotional commitment as a mediating variable to construct a theoretical model on the interaction among them. In order to verify the validity of this model, we used the questionnaire method to collect data, and used SPSS 27.0 and AMOS 28.0 to analyze the data and test the model. The results showed that leaders' affinity humor significantly promoted employees' proactive behaviors, while supervisors' emotional commitment played a mediating role in this process. This finding not only enriches the theoretical research on the influence of leaders' affinity humor on employees' proactive behaviors in the Chinese context, but also helps companies to better understand the formation mechanism of employees' proactive behaviors, and then propose more accurate and effective management strategies to motivate employees to display more proactive behaviors.

Zilong Wang

Corruption crime is a global issue that requires the joint efforts of the international community. From the perspective of the "substance-procedure" dichotomy, current international cooperation in anti-corruption governance faces challenges such as reconciling differences in the concepts and charges of corruption between international and domestic laws, coordinating extraterritorial jurisdiction over anti-corruption crimes, and establishing cross-border judicial assistance systems. Consequently, China's contemporary anti-corruption struggle should strengthen the construction of a "domestic-foreign" linkage mechanism, call on countries to focus on resolving core disputes in international cooperation, and build an international cooperation path under the concept of a "community with a shared future for mankind."

Haoyuan Ma

Australia’s mining industry has been a critical driver of economic growth, contributing significantly to national income, infrastructure development, and employment. However, this prosperity has come at a substantial environmental cost, with widespread land, water, and air degradation, as well as a proliferation of abandoned mines. This paper examines the economic benefits and environmental impacts of Australia’s mining sector through the lens of two models: the Mine Rehabilitation Model (MRM) and the Mine Policy Model (MPM). These models provide a framework for assessing the cost-effectiveness of mine rehabilitation and the optimization of policies aimed at maximizing social welfare.Our findings reveal limitations within the current regulatory approach, such as the inadequacy of environmental bonds and land damage taxes, and identify loopholes that allow mining companies to evade rehabilitation responsibilities. To address these issues, this study recommends a comprehensive policy strategy that includes strengthening financial requirements, implementing rigorous compliance audits, promoting economic diversification, raising environmental awareness, and integrating advanced technological solutions for real-time monitoring and site rehabilitation.The paper concludes by highlighting the need for a balanced approach that integrates economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring that Australia’s mining industry can continue to contribute to the economy without compromising the natural environment. These policy recommendations offer a pathway for Australia to achieve sustainable development and secure long-term economic and environmental resilience.

Grace Li Tian

This paper examines China's electricity pricing system through a comparative analysis with Alberta's experience in electricity market reform. As the world's largest electricity supplier, China's pricing mechanism remains heavily administrative and monopolistic, leading to inefficient resource allocation and financial losses for power generators. Through analyzing the legal framework and implementation challenges in China's electricity pricing system, this study identifies three major issues: the disconnect between government-set prices and market costs, monopolistic control by state-owned transmission companies, and insufficient public participation in price-setting processes. Drawing from Alberta's successful market-oriented reforms since 1995, particularly its Power Purchase Arrangements (PPAs), independent system operator model, and transparent public hearing mechanisms, this paper proposes targeted solutions for China's electricity pricing reform. The recommendations include establishing an independent electricity trading platform, implementing asset divestiture to break vertical monopolies, and enhancing pricing transparency through regulatory reform. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on electricity market reform in developing economies and provides practical insights for policymakers seeking to balance market efficiency with public interest in the power sector.