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Life sentence cut to 5 years after appeal claims self-defense
2017-06-24
In a nationally watched case, the Shandong Provincial High People's Court cut a man's life sentence to five years in prison on Friday after he appealed on the basis of self-defense.
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Draft aims to preserve respect for national anthem
2017-06-23
People who distort or disrespect China's national anthem, such as maliciously changing the lyrics, could face up to 15 days in detention if a new law is approved.
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Drug crimes decline, but fight continues
2017-06-21
With drug crime remaining at a serious level in China, courts have increased their efforts to target offenders at all stages of the narcotics trade over the past five years, according to a top judge.
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China releases 1st white paper on drug control
2017-06-20
China's top court released the country's first white paper on drug control at a media conference on June 20.
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Belt and Road Initiative legal study base launched in Beijing
2017-06-16
A base for studying legal issues related to the Belt and Road Initiative was launched at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing on June 15.
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Chinese courts see a surge in drug crime
2017-06-20
Drug crime in China has soared over the past five years, according to the latest figures from the Supreme People's Court.
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Associates of fugitive billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for fraud
2017-06-16
Three former associates of fugitive Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui have been convicted of fraudulently obtaining a loan and foreign currency on June 16, Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Beijing court says juvenile crime database can aid youth development
2017-06-15
A Beijing court is developing a database on juvenile offenders to help judges better understand a defendant's family background.
