Foreigners in China
Criminal defense for foreigners arrested or detained in China – procedure, bail, prison life, consular notification and legal rights.
Consular Notification in China: What Your Embassy Can and Cannot Do When You Are Arrested
Short answer: If you are arrested or detained in China, your embassy can help — but only if you ask.
If you are arrested or detained in China, your embassy can
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Prison and Detention in China: What Foreign Inmates Should Expect
Short answer: If you or a family member are detained in China, act immediately: engage qualified Chinese defense counsel and request consular assistance on the
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China’s Criminal Procedure Explained: From Detention to Trial, Step by Step
China’s criminal procedure follows a defined sequence: criminal detention at the start of the investigation, a decision on arrest by the People’s Pr
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Bail in China: How Pending Trial Release Works for Foreign Suspects
Short answer: If you or a family member has been detained in China, the first question is usually whether release before trial is possible.
If you or a family m
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Arrested in China: What to Do in the First 48 Hours — A Guide for Foreign Nationals
Short answer: If you are arrested in China, the first 48 hours are the most important hours of your case: ask immediately for a lawyer, ask that your consulate
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Legal Rights of Foreign Nationals in China’s Criminal Justice System
Introduction
Foreign nationals who find themselves subject to criminal investigation or prosecution in China face a legal system that differs significantly from
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