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Orientation for foreign nationals and families facing criminal process in China—investigations, detention, white-collar and cyber offenses, and appellate pathways. Not a substitute for urgent local counsel.
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13 Jul 2026
China's 2026 Criminal Record Sealing Pilot Program: A Second Chance for Minor Offenses
China's 2026 criminal record sealing pilot program represents a significant reform of the country's criminal record system. The program, implemented in select cities, allows certa…
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13 Jul 2026
Understanding the Crime of Affray Under Chinese Criminal Law: What Foreigners Need to Know
The crime of affray, known as gathering a crowd to engage in armed affray under Chinese criminal law, is a serious public order offense that carries substantial penalties. Under A…
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09 Jul 2026
Gambling Offenses in China: Criminal Liability and Defense Strategies
Gambling Offenses in China: Criminal Liability and Defense Strategies China maintains a strict prohibition against gambling activities, and offenses related to gambling are prosec…
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09 Jul 2026
Drug Offenses in China: Legal Framework and Defense for Foreign Nationals
Drug Offenses in China: Legal Framework and Defense for Foreign Nationals China maintains some of the world's strictest laws against drug offenses, including trafficking, manufact…
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09 Jul 2026
Cybercrime and Financial Crime Defense in China: Legal Rights and Strategies
Cybercrime and Financial Crime Defense in China: Legal Rights and Strategies Cybercrime and financial crime prosecutions have increased significantly in China in recent years, cre…
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09 Jul 2026
Criminal Liability for Minor Offenses in China: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
Criminal Liability for Minor Offenses in China: What Foreign Nationals Should Know Chinese criminal law treats certain offenses that might seem minor with surprising severity, and…
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09 Jul 2026
Fraud and Occupational Embezzlement Defense in China
Fraud and occupational embezzlement allegations in China often begin with a failed commercial relationship, an internal audit, or a report to the police. The classification matter…
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09 Jul 2026
Criminal Defense Rights of Foreign Nationals in China: What You Need to Know
Criminal Defense Rights of Foreign Nationals in China: What You Need to Know Foreign nationals who become involved in the Chinese criminal justice system face unique challenges ar…
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08 Jul 2026
Bail and Pre-Trial Release in Chinese Criminal Procedure
Bail and pre-trial release options exist under Chinese criminal procedure law, but the system differs significantly from common law jurisdictions. Understanding the types of relea…
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08 Jul 2026
Understanding Affray and Disorderly Conduct Under Chinese Criminal Law
Foreign nationals living in China should be aware that certain public behaviors which might result only in fines or warnings in their home countries can lead to criminal prosecuti…
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