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23 Aug 2026
Detention, bail & measures
Residential surveillance, detention, arrest and the clocks around release applications.
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23 Aug 2026
Investigation rights
Questioning, records, counsel access and what not to sign without understanding.
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23 Aug 2026
Foreign-national overlay
Consular notice, language, exit and the extra procedure that sits on a foreign passport.
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23 Aug 2026
Family & employer overlays
When a detention hits a family file or a workplace — connected hubs, not the criminal merits.
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07 Aug 2026
Pharma & Device Anti-Corruption in China: Dawn Raid Response Playbook
General information only. Life sciences regulation in China spans NMPA product rules, PIPL/data security, human genetic resources, anti-corruption, volume-based procurement, IP, a…
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01 Aug 2026
Guangzhou Criminal Defense Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for criminal defense lawyers in Guangzhou? This hub explains how criminal defense work plays out in Guangzhou—a major commercial city where trade and corporate disputes ca…
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01 Aug 2026
Shenzhen Criminal Defense Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for criminal defense lawyers in Shenzhen? This hub explains how criminal defense work plays out in Shenzhen—a high-growth commercial city where white-collar and IP-related…
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31 Jul 2026
Beijing Criminal Defense Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for criminal defense lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how criminal defense work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects you to list…
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30 Jul 2026
Shanghai Criminal Defense Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for criminal defense lawyers in Shanghai? This hub explains how criminal defense work plays out in Shanghai—China's leading commercial and financial center—and connects yo…
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30 Jul 2026
China Criminal Procedure & Criminal Defense Guide for Foreign Nationals
If a foreign national has been questioned, detained, arrested or placed under another compulsory measure in China, the appropriate next steps depend heavily on the person’s exact…
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27 Jul 2026
Fraud and Embezzlement Defense in China: Legal Strategies for Foreign Business Professionals
Foreign business professionals operating in China face unique legal risks, particularly in the areas of economic crime. Fraud and embezzlement charges are among the most common cr…
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27 Jul 2026
Minor Criminal Record Sealing in China: New 2026 Pilot Expansion and What It Means for Foreign Defendants
In a significant development for China's criminal justice system, the minor criminal record sealing pilot program was expanded nationwide in 2026, allowing eligible offenders to h…
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27 Jul 2026
Understanding Criminal Sentencing for Affray and Disorderly Conduct in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals in China may not be fully aware that certain behaviors considered minor scuffles or public arguments in their home countries can constitute serious criminal offe…
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26 Jul 2026
Securities Market Manipulation in China: Criminal Liability for Foreign Investors
China's securities rules carry criminal exposure for market manipulation, not only fines. Foreign investors and executives need a plain map of prohibited patterns and first respon…
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26 Jul 2026
When Lawyer Marketing Crosses the Line: Free Speech vs Criminal Law in China
Online legal marketing in China sits between public education, professional conduct rules, and criminal-law boundaries. Short videos that explain how to report a crime can help —…
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