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China Advances Draft Law on Cross-Border Anti-Corruption

China Advances Draft Law on Cross-Border Anti-Corruption

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ThreatCluster •November 3, 2026 at 18:16 UTC
  • •China's draft law targets cross-border corruption with a focus on global governance.
  • •Chinese companies must establish compliance departments under the new law.
  • •The legislation aims to enhance international cooperation and oversight against corruption.

On November 2, 2026, China's National People's Congress began deliberating a draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption. The law emphasizes the creation of a fair global anti-corruption governance system and includes provisions for using information technology in anti-corruption efforts. It mandates that Chinese companies operating internationally establish integrity and compliance departments. The draft law is part of China's broader strategy to enhance its legal framework for anti-corruption and improve international cooperation, having already repatriated 963 fugitives in 2025. The legislation is structured into six chapters and 47 articles, detailing principles and procedures for oversight and enforcement. The law aims to address both the symptoms and root causes of corruption, promoting a systematic approach to governance. This legislative effort reflects China's ongoing commitment to strengthening its legal system and international standing in anti-corruption initiatives.

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2025-01-01
Operation Sky Net results reported
By the end of 2024, China had repatriated 14,048 fugitives and recovered approximately $9.92 billion in illicit assets through international cooperation.
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2026-11-02
Draft law deliberation begins
China's National People's Congress started discussions on a draft law to combat cross-border corruption, emphasizing global governance.
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Common questions

What does the draft law entail?
The draft law includes provisions for promoting global anti-corruption governance and requires companies to establish compliance departments.
How does this law affect international businesses?
International businesses operating in China will need to comply with new integrity and compliance requirements as outlined in the draft law.
What has been China's recent approach to anti-corruption?
China has intensified its international cooperation against corruption, repatriating thousands of fugitives and recovering significant illicit assets.