BEIJING, March 9, 2026 (The Capital Post) — China plans to introduce a new law aimed at combating cross-border corruption as part of efforts to strengthen its national anti-corruption framework, according to a work report from the country’s top legislature.
The report, released by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, said the legislation will be enacted this year to expand China’s campaign against corruption, particularly cases involving activities beyond its borders.
Details of the proposed law have not yet been disclosed, but authorities said it would enhance the legal mechanisms used to pursue corruption cases with international dimensions.
China has carried out a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown across government departments since President Xi Jinping launched the campaign after taking power in 2012. The effort has targeted officials across the political system, including senior military leaders.
In a separate report, the Supreme People’s Court said Chinese courts concluded 22.4% more corruption cases last year, involving about 40,000 individuals. Among those punished were 57 former senior officials under central government management, including former agriculture minister Tang Renjian and former Hainan party chief Luo Baoming.
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Authorities also reported progress in tracking down corruption suspects who had fled overseas, recovering about 18.14 billion yuan (US$2.6 billion) in illicit assets through repatriation efforts.
Courts have also begun addressing newer forms of corruption, including covert profit-sharing arrangements, hidden shareholdings and so-called “revolving door” practices between officials and businesses.
The legislative agenda presented during China’s annual parliamentary meetings also includes plans to draft laws protecting the rights of Chinese citizens overseas, revise regulations governing the central bank and banking sector, and strengthen research on legislation related to artificial intelligence.— The Capital Post
