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China amends criminal law

By IANS | Updated: December 29, 2023 13:35 IST

Beijing, Dec 29 The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Friday voted to ...

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Beijing, Dec 29 The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Friday voted to adopt the Amendment XII to the Criminal Law.

The amendment stipulates harsher punishment for bribery, Xinhua news agency.

It will take effect on March 1, 2024.

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