• No commutation for most corrupt figures: proposal

    2015-08-24

    Seriously corrupt figures that have been given two-year suspended death sentences will face life imprisonment after the two years, if China adopts a proposal submitted to its top legislature on Monday.

  • Other proposals for amendments

    2015-08-25

    Chinese citizens running for seats as lawmakers should not receive any kind of election-related support from foreign organizations or individuals, according to the latest proposal of a draft amendment to the election law of the National People's Congress.

  • Shorter terms wouldn't apply in serious cases of corruption

    2015-08-25

    China is considering stricter legislation to block felons convicted of corruption from seeking to shorten their sentences as part of its nationwide campaign to build a clean government.

  • Driving restriction taken out from draft amendment

    2015-08-25

    China's newest air pollution draft law no longer contains clauses allowing local governments to restrict or ban vehicles to fight air pollution, China's top legislature saw on Monday.

  • China may rule out commutation for most corrupt figures

    2015-08-26

    Lawmakers debate a proposal that aims to targets corrupt officials who illegally seek commutation, parole or non-prison sentences.

  • Suspended death sentence dropped for some

    2015-08-28

    Criminals convicted of serious corruption charges who have received a two-year suspended death sentence will face life imprisonment after the two years, according to an amendment submitted to the legislature.