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China to enact cross-border anti-corruption law this year

Mar 20th 2026

The National People’s Congress work report says China will pass a law to curb cross-border corruption, targeting fugitives, illicit assets and overseas corporate graft, with drafting led by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

  • The NPC work report says China will enact a cross-border anti-corruption law this year but provides no details or timeline.
  • The law will be drafted by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the country’s top anti-corruption body.
  • It aims to target fugitives, illicit assets abroad, and corruption involving Chinese companies operating overseas.
  • The legislation was first listed in the NPC’s 2023 plan and was reaffirmed by the Communist Party Central Committee in 2024.
  • Some experts say the law could shield Chinese firms from foreign long-arm jurisdiction, and the Supreme People’s Court reported 18.14 billion yuan recovered last year through international anti-corruption efforts.

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