Ming Code

The Ming Code refers to the legal framework established during China’s Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It was a comprehensive set of laws that aimed to regulate society, governance, and conduct within the empire. The code emphasized Confucian values, promoting social order and hierarchy, and specified punishments for various crimes. It aimed to provide justice and maintain stability in a large and diverse empire. The Ming Code laid the groundwork for later legal systems in China, influencing law and governance even beyond the dynasty’s end.