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Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law Draft in China: First Reading at the NPC Standing Committee
On August 25, 2026, the draft Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law (反跨境腐败法) was submitted for first reading at the 24th session of the 14th National People’s
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Singapore PR Is Not a Safe Haven: Lessons from the Indonesian Tycoon Extradition Case for Overseas Chinese
For years, Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) has been widely regarded by overseas Chinese entrepreneurs as the “ultimate safe haven”—a secure bas
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Cross-Border Anti-Corruption: What Exactly Is All the Fuss About? A Legal Analysis of Nine High-Frequency Questions
On August 25, 2026, the draft Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law (six chapters, 47 articles) was submitted for first reading to the 24th Session of the Standing C
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China’s New Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law: What the Draft Tells Us
For decades, Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign has been powerful inside its borders but surprisingly fragile beyond them. A draft law now before the Nati
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Tax Evasion and Tax Crimes in China: Risks for Businesses and Individuals
Tax Evasion and Tax Crimes in China: Risks for Businesses and Individuals
Is tax evasion a crime in China? Yes. Under Chinese law, tax evasion is a crimi
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Consular Notification in China: What Your Embassy Can and Cannot Do When You Are Arrested
Consular Notification in China: What Your Embassy Can and Cannot Do When You Are Arrested
If you are arrested or detained in China, your embassy can hel
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Prison and Detention in China: What Foreign Inmates Should Expect
Prison and Detention in China: What Foreign Inmates Should Expect
If you are facing criminal proceedings in China, the first question most foreign defend
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China’s Criminal Procedure Explained: From Detention to Trial, Step by Step
China’s Criminal Procedure Explained: From Detention to Trial, Step by Step
China’s criminal procedure follows a defined sequence: criminal
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Extradition to China: What It Means for Foreign Nationals and How Extradition Works
Extradition to China: What It Means for Foreign Nationals and How Extradition Works
Extradition to China means that a person accused or convicted of a c
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White-Collar Crime in China: Bribery, Embezzlement and Money Laundering Risks for Executives
White-Collar Crime in China: Bribery, Embezzlement and Money Laundering Risks for Executives
White-collar crime in China is a serious and growing exposu
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China Drug Laws: What Foreigners Must Know About Drug Offenses and Penalties
China Drug Laws: What Foreigners Must Know About Drug Offenses and Penalties
China has some of the strictest drug laws in the world, and foreigners who
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Bail in China: How Pending Trial Release Works for Foreign Suspects
Bail in China: How Pending Trial Release Works for Foreign Suspects
If you or a family member has been detained in China, the first question is usually wh
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