The 25th meeting of the 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee on Nov 6 voted to pass an anti‑cross‑border corruption law. The statute comprises six chapters and 47 articles covering institutional roles and responsibilities, case handling and international cooperation, integrity and compliance, and legal liabilities. The law’s stated aims are to prevent and punish cross‑border corruption, deepen international anti‑corruption cooperation, safeguard national sovereignty, security and d

The 25th meeting of the 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee on Nov 6 voted to pass an anti‑cross‑border corruption law. The statute comprises six chapters and 47 articles covering institutional roles and responsibilities, case handling and international cooperation, integrity and compliance, and legal liabilities. The law’s stated aims are to prevent and punish cross‑border corruption, deepen international anti‑corruption cooperation, safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and promote a fair global anti‑corruption governance framework. It takes effect upon promulgation.