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China to Introduce Cross-Border Corruption Law This Year

3/9/2026

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China plans to enact a cross-border corruption law this year, according to the National People’s Congress work report.
The legislation aims to prevent corruption by overseas companies and may protect them from foreign jurisdiction.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection will draft the law.
The initiative was first mentioned in 2023 and reaffirmed by the Communist Party’s Central Committee in 2024.

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China plans to enact a cross-border corruption law this year, according to the National People’s Congress work report.
The legislation aims to prevent corruption by overseas companies and may protect them from foreign jurisdiction.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection will draft the law.
The initiative was first mentioned in 2023 and reaffirmed by the Communist Party’s Central Committee in 2024.