China’s top judge promises swift justice after recent mass killings that shocked nation

China’s top judge promises swift justice after recent mass killings that shocked nation

China’s most senior judge has promised to dish out swift punishments for random attacks on members of the public following a series of incidents that have shocked the nation. In the most serious incident, 35 people were killed and dozens injured when a car ploughed into crowds of people exercising outside a sports stadium in … Read more

China urged to grow legal talent for global fight against terrorism, corruption and cyberscams

China urged to grow legal talent for global fight against terrorism, corruption and cyberscams

Observers said the move signalled that Beijing saw the need for legal professionals who understand “complex multi-jurisdictional matters” amid intensifying geopolitical competition with Washington and its allies. Ying Yong, head of China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate, called on prosecutors to focus on cultivating talent with international legal expertise and experience in “international law enforcement and judicial … Read more