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Biography

Tan Shigui, male, Han nationality, is a native of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. He was born in 1962, and graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law. He obtained a doctorate in law from Chinese People's University in 2003. He is currently a professor at the college of law of Hainan University and he has served as president of Hainan University since 2002.

Professor Tan led the research projects of the Ministry of Education entitled "Studies in Judicial Reform" and "Studies in Judicial Independence". At present he is drafting the course book entitled "Chinese Judicial System". He has published 23 books and course books, and over 110 research papers. He was a member of the standing committee of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress.