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China enacts new anti-corruption law with global enforcement powers

China has enacted a new Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law, granting Beijing expanded authority to pursue corruption cases involving Chinese companies operating globally. The law, which took effect immediately upon its passage by the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee, establishes formal procedures for international cooperation and asset recovery. This legislation aims to counter foreign investigations into Chinese firms' misconduct and bolster Beijing's ability to enforce its anti-corruption measures across jurisdictions. AI

RANK_REASON New legislation with significant international implications passed by a national legislature. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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China enacts new anti-corruption law with global enforcement powers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Zheng ·

    New anti-corruption law arms Beijing with expansive global enforcement powers

    China’s top legislature passed on Friday a landmark law targeting cross-border corruption, equipping Beijing with expansive new tools to pursue illicit offshore assets while countering foreign attempts to investigate wrongdoing in China. The Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law was a…