Chinese police can use text message evidence in crackdown on domestic violence

Chinese police can use text message evidence in crackdown on domestic violence

Police issuing warnings in domestic violence cases could use video and audio recordings, text messages, testimony from children or neighbours, and medical records as evidence, Chinese authorities said in new national guidelines. The guidelines were recently issued by nine government agencies – including the Ministry of Public Security, the Supreme Court and the All-China Women’s … Read more

China’s Communist Party on track for 100 million members by year’s end

China’s Communist Party on track for 100 million members by year’s end

Membership of the Chinese Communist Party reached 99 million last year and is on track to reach 100 million by the end of 2024, but the rate of growth continues to slow, according to the latest official tally. In line with tradition, the data was released a day ahead of the July 1 celebrations to … Read more