The construction of the rule-of-law order (Rechtsordnung) has importance in defining the future development of China. For one thing, China will embrace a structure of social pluralism on the basis of its market reform and internationalization of the late twentieth century – a structure where social integration cannot be achieved via naked power or a strong authoritarian hand. It is of necessity that power is restrained to an appropriate degree. In addition, a new authority should be established to serve as the core to build social consensus and coordinate actions. By the way of comparison, the institutional design of a modern rule-of-law state (Rechtsstaat) can as much prevent power from encroaching upon liberty and autonomy as establish a uniform system of norms for a multilayered, pluralized society. At the level of value commitment, it legitimates the whole system, which is fundamental for us to call attention to when considering the reconfiguration of power structure or of the system of authority.