Taiwan probably will try to present itself as a victim of the law.

It will take time and there will be no immediate breakthroughs. But someone has to take the first step.

An improvement in his image in the eyes of the Chinese people will strengthen his hand and show that he is in control, that he is no longer restrained by Jiang Zemin.

There already is a present law against torture,

There is a bit of speculation that Mr Jiang has been pushed aside, as there are certain subtle pressures suggesting that he should step down.

But it's for sure this is not going to make Beijing make any meaningful concessions under pressure.