Gao Mingxuan
Gao Mingxuan, born in 1928, is a prominent Chinese legal scholar and a foundational figure in modern criminal law in China. He is known for his extensive contributions to the development of the first Criminal Code of the People’s Republic of China, which was adopted in 1979. As a professor at Renmin University, he has dedicated over seventy years to teaching and mentoring students, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and independent inquiry in legal studies. Gao is also recognized as one of the first recipients of the national honorific title 'People's Educator' for his significant impact on legal education in China.
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Gao Mingxuan was a renowned legal scholar and educator in China, who passed away at the age of 98.
“培养学生，是我一生中最大的乐趣和成就” _光明网
China· 2026-02-27
Gao Mingxuan is a prominent figure in the development of criminal law in China and has made significant contributions to legal education.
为国 为法 为民 _光明网China· 2025-02-23Gao Mingxuan is a renowned legal scholar and a key figure in the development of criminal law in New China.
高铭暄：铭鼎法坛 暄煦杏林 _光明网China· 2025-02-23
