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China judiciary

Has China gone soft on drugs? Law on keeping drug use records confidential divides netizens

Advocates view record sealing as a positive step towards rehabilitation, arguing that without it, the punishment can often be overly harsh.
Advocates view record sealing as a positive step towards rehabilitation, arguing that without it, the punishment can often be overly harsh.

Chinese authorities speedily resolve recent high-profile violent crime cases

Many Japanese reporters gathered outside the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on Jan 24, awaiting updates on a case that shook the Japanese community in China.
Many Japanese reporters gathered outside the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on Jan 24, awaiting updates on a case that shook the Japanese community in China.

Victim of China’s longest wrongful imprisonment case awarded nearly 8 million yuan

Tan Xiuyi, who spent more than 29 years behind bars, received less than half the amount he had asked for from the state.
Tan Xiuyi, who spent more than 29 years behind bars, received less than half the amount he had asked for from the state.

When wearing a kimono in public in China ‘hurts the feelings of the Chinese people’

In a video on Chinese social media last year, a young Chinese woman was admonished by a Suzhou policeman for wearing a kimono in public for a cosplay photo shoot.
In a video on Chinese social media last year, a young Chinese woman was admonished by a Suzhou policeman for wearing a kimono in public for a cosplay photo shoot.

Canada condemns China's treatment of detained citizens, issue set to figure in election

S'pore, China courts launch book at legal roundtable

Singapore, China launch book on commercial court cases

China queries fan fears of ban on Hong Kong democrat candidates

Young Hong Kong democrats seek new political order under shadow of Beijing

Taiwan to enhance scrutiny of Hong Kong, China investment, source says

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