The Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law was passed in a vote, clearly insisting on actively participating in global anti-corruption governance.
The law has 6 chapters and 47 articles, aiming to prevent and punish cross-border corruption and deepen international cooperation in anti-corruption.
Quick Look
- The 25th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress voted to pass the Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law on November 6.
- It consists of 6 chapters and 47 articles, covering mechanisms and responsibilities, case handling and international cooperation, integrity and compliance, legal liability, etc., and will come into effect on the date of promulgation.
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Why It Matters
The 25th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress voted to pass the Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law on November 6. The law has 6 chapters and 47 articles, including mechanisms and responsibilities, case handling and international cooperation, integrity and compliance, legal responsibilities, etc.
China News Service, Beijing, November 6 (Reporter Xie Yanbing) The 25th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress voted to pass the Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law on November 6. The law has 6 chapters and 47 articles, including mechanisms and responsibilities, case handling and international cooperation, integrity and compliance, legal responsibilities, etc. This law shall come into effect on the date of promulgation.
The Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law is formulated to prevent and punish cross-border corruption, deepen international cooperation in anti-corruption, safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and promote the construction of a fair and reasonable anti-corruption global governance system.
The law stipulates that anti-cross-border corruption work adheres to the leadership of the Communist Party of China, adheres to the overall national security concept, adheres to no restricted areas, full coverage, and zero tolerance in anti-corruption, adheres to addressing both the symptoms and root causes, and implements systematic governance, promotes the integrated promotion of those who dare not corrupt, cannot corrupt, and do not want to corrupt, and insist on actively participating in global anti-corruption governance.
The law clarifies that anti-cross-border corruption work should strictly abide by the Constitution and laws, comply with legal procedures, respect and protect human rights, equally protect the legitimate rights and interests of various business entities, maintain normal cross-border business order, and create a market-oriented, legal, international, first-class business environment. (over)
Open Questions
- The specific date of promulgation of this law is not yet clear
- The specific procedural details of cross-border case handling are not disclosed in this article.
- The specific mechanisms and objects of international cooperation were not specified in detail.
