# China passes cross-border corruption law, expanding anti-graft drive

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/china-passes-cross-border-corruption-law-expanding-anti-graft-drive/
- Published: 2026-11-06T05:17:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:23:41+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-passes-cross-border-corruption-law-6529846
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- China adopts a law targeting cross-border corruption.
- The measures include tracking fugitives and recovering illicit assets.
- Chinese companies abroad must strengthen compliance functions.

## Summary

China has adopted a law targeting corruption that crosses national borders, broadening President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft campaign. Xinhua said it is intended to deepen international cooperation while protecting China’s sovereignty and security.

The law aims to help track down fugitives, prevent them from fleeing and recover illicit assets. Revisions broadened its scope and tightened protections for state and commercial secrets and personal data gathered in investigations. Chinese firms with overseas business must establish anti-corruption compliance functions suited to their size, activities and risks.

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