中国民法典编纂如何反映时代性特征,是立法者不得不面临的难题和挑战。这种时代特征不仅体现在技术和经济的发展上,也体现在民众价值观念的变化上。互联网技术的发展、人格权重要性的提升、私人财富观念的强化等,都是中国民法典应妥适回应的问题。民法总则在这方面作出了令人称道的贡献,在民法典分则编纂时,如何回应人格权保护、财产权保护和促进新型交易的发展,是立法的重中之重。针对这些问题,本刊对中国人民 How the codification of civil law in China reflects the characteristics of the times is a challenge and challenge legislators have to face. This characteristic of the times is reflected not only in the development of technology and economy, but also in the changes of people’s values. The development of Internet technology, the promotion of the importance of personal right and the enhancement of the concept of private wealth are all issues that Chinese civil code should appropriately respond to. The General Principles of Civil Law has made commendable contributions in this respect. It is a top priority of legislation in how to respond to the protection of personal rights, the protection of property rights and the development of new transactions during the codification of the Civil Code. In response to these questions, this issue of the Chinese people