Shanghai Court Looks to Better Protect Businesses in Criminal Cases
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A Shanghai court has released new guidelines for handling criminal cases involving businesses, aiming to better protect corporate rights and create a more stable legal environment.
The Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court on Sept. 29 announced the guidelines alongside 15 typical cases it has handled in recent years. The move comes as Chinese authorities have taken some legal steps to support the private economy, including a national law that took effect in May and Shanghai regulations set to begin on Oct. 20.
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- Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court issued new guidelines on handling business-related crimes to enhance corporate rights and legal stability.
- The guidelines clarify how to address issues like fraud, extortion, and internal corruption, aiming for equal treatment and improved corporate governance.
- The initiative supports both private and state-owned firms, reflecting China’s broader legal reforms to strengthen business confidence and economic stability.
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- May 2025：
- A national law supporting the private economy took effect in China.
- Sept. 29, 2025：
- The Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court announced new guidelines for handling criminal cases involving businesses and released 15 typical cases it has handled in recent years.
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