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14 Jul 2026
Fraud and Economic Crime in China: Legal Risks for Foreign Companies
Fraud and economic crime are serious offenses under Chinese criminal law. Foreign companies operating in China face risks both as potential victims of fraud and as subjects of reg…
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14 Jul 2026
Criminal Bail and Detention in China: A Foreigner's Guide
Criminal bail in China operates differently from common law jurisdictions. Under the Criminal Procedure Law, a suspect may be released on bail pending trial through a mechanism kn…
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14 Jul 2026
How Are Engineering Payment Disputes Resolved Under Chinese Law?
Engineering payment disputes are among the most common legal issues faced by construction companies and developers in China. Under Chinese contract law, the principle of payment f…
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14 Jul 2026
Bail and Pre-trial Detention in China — Tianjin Perspective
Foreign nationals arrested or detained in China face a criminal justice system that operates very differently from many Western jurisdictions. Understanding the bail and pre-trial…
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14 Jul 2026
White-collar Crime in China: A Guide for Foreign Executives and Professionals
White-collar crime enforcement in China has intensified significantly in recent years, with increasing scrutiny on foreign executives, multinational corporations, and cross-border…
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14 Jul 2026
Bail and Pre-trial Detention in China — Wenhao Zhou
Foreign nationals arrested or detained in China face a criminal justice system that operates very differently from many Western jurisdictions. Understanding the bail and pre-trial…
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13 Jul 2026
Avoiding Prison Time for Minor Injury Charges in China: Four Conditions for Probation
Many criminal defendants and their families in China hold a fixed misconception: causing a minor injury (Grade 1 minor injury, or qingshang yiji) in an assault automatically means…
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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
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
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
Work Injury Determination During Commuting: What Foreign Workers Need to Know
Work Injury Determination During Commuting: What Foreign Workers Need to Know A question that frequently arises in Chinese labor law practice is whether injuries sustained during…
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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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