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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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Pig Butchering Scams in China: What Those Accused Need to Know
Bottom line: In cross-border “pig butchering” fraud, the law looks at what each person did and knew. Roles range from recruitment and scripting to moving m…
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Pig Butchering Scams in China: What Those Accused Need to Know
Bottom line: In cross-border “pig butchering” fraud, the law looks at what each person did and knew. Roles range from recruitment and scripting to m
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Who Can Hire a Lawyer for a Detained Foreigner in China (POA & Apostille)
Bottom line: The detained person can appoint a defence lawyer directly. If they are in custody, a guardian or close relative may appoint one on their behalf und
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INTERPOL Red Notice Removal: How the Process Works
Bottom line: An INTERPOL Red Notice is a request to police worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or similar action. It …
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Exit Ban vs Deportation in China: Differences and How to Check
Bottom line: An exit ban is an administrative restriction that stops a person from leaving China, while deportation is a criminal sanction available agains…
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Detained in China: The First 37 Days Explained for Foreigners
Bottom line: After criminal detention in China, police must interrogate you within 24 hours and normally notify your family within 24 hours. They then have…
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What Is Probation in China? How Suspended Sentences Work
Probation in China (缓刑, huanxing) means a court convicts you and sets a sentence, but suspends it: stay out of trouble during the probation period and the origi
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Is Human Trafficking a Crime in China? What Criminal Law Article 240 Says
Yes — human trafficking is one of the most serious crimes in China. Under Article 240 of the Criminal Law, trafficking in women and children carries a bas
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Is Tax Evasion a Crime in China? Penalties and the First-Offense Exemption
Short answer: yes, tax evasion is a crime in China, but the law gives most first-time offenders a way out. Under Article 201 of the Criminal Law, deliberately e
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Can Foreigners Work Two Jobs in China? Holding a Second Job Legally
Short answer: a second income is not automatically a crime in China, but it can become illegal employment if you work outside the scope of your work permit. Und
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