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China reviews draft law to curb cross-border corruption

8/26/2026

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China’s National People’s Congress began reviewing a draft law to combat cross-border corruption.
The draft law comprises 47 articles arranged in six chapters.
It obliges Chinese firms operating abroad to adopt rigorous compliance standards.
The law expands tools for repatriating fugitives, recovering illicit assets, and securing convictions.
Eight other bills, including a Healthcare Security Law and a Water Law, will be reviewed through Friday.

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Story summary

China’s National People’s Congress began reviewing a draft law to combat cross-border corruption.
The draft law comprises 47 articles arranged in six chapters.
It obliges Chinese firms operating abroad to adopt rigorous compliance standards.
The law expands tools for repatriating fugitives, recovering illicit assets, and securing convictions.
Eight other bills, including a Healthcare Security Law and a Water Law, will be reviewed through Friday.