Author | Attorney Zhao Benfu
On January 5, 2025, the girlfriend of Chinese actor Wang Xing posted on social media that he had gone missing in Thailand, sparking widespread discussion; by January 7, it was confirmed that Wang Xing had been found. According to media reports, during the rescue operation for Wang Xing, two detention sites were identified. At the first site, 10 Chinese nationals were found, and at the second site, 50 Chinese nationals were discovered, where actor Wang Xing was also located and rescued.
The disappearance of actor Wang Xing on the Thai–Myanmar border has once again drawn attention to transnational telecom fraud crimes. These criminal groups are expanding rapidly and operating on a massive scale, with an increasing number of Chinese citizens being lured to Southeast Asian countries under various deceptive pretexts and forced to engage in telecom fraud activities. Chinese citizens in Southeast Asia are derisively referred to as “pigs” or even “walking yuan”; according to the confessions of apprehended suspects, a Chinese person can be sold locally in Southeast Asia for twenty to thirty thousand yuan, and ultimately resold for three to four hundred thousand yuan per person, being treated as a commodity in various industrial parks—this gravely infringes upon the lives, property, and legitimate rights and interests of our people.
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In accordance with the provisions of China’s laws and regulations, any individual who, within a one-year period, accumulates more than 30 days of stay in overseas criminal hubs or makes multiple trips to such hubs shall be deemed to fall under the “other serious circumstances” as stipulated in Article 266 of the Criminal Law and shall be prosecuted for the crime of fraud in accordance with the law. Whoever defrauds public or private property in a relatively large amount shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, or control, and shall be fined or subjected to a fine only; if the amount is huge or other serious circumstances exist, the offender shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than ten years, and shall be fined.
Therefore, members of overseas telecom fraud criminal groups—i.e., suspects in domestic telecom fraud cases—who have remained with the group for 30 days or have repeatedly returned to it may be found guilty of fraud. Moreover, even after enduring both psychological and physical abuse abroad, they will still face legal accountability upon returning to China.
Based on the author’s personal experience handling Southeast Asian telecommunications fraud cases, and in light of the Wang Xing missing-person incident in northern Myanmar, this paper summarizes key points to be aware of regarding overseas telecommunications fraud rings.
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Overview of Overseas Telecommunications and Cyber Fraud Cases
According to data from the National Procurators-General Conference held in Beijing on January 13, 2025, from January to November 2024, procuratorial organs prosecuted 67,000 individuals for telecommunications and internet fraud, an increase of 58.5% year on year.
Increasingly, sophisticated and personalized scams are being crafted to target individuals across all industries and with diverse needs. These schemes vary in their claims, purporting to offer high-paying, low-stress jobs for purposes such as game promotion, financial investment, service advertising, or currency exchange and money transfers. After embarking on the journey, all relevant personnel are subjected to practices similar to those in the Wang Xing incident: passports and mobile phones are confiscated; accommodation and meals are centrally managed; personal freedom is deprived, and individuals endure physical confinement, as well as both physical and psychological oppression.
Based on past case experience, most individuals suspected of involvement in overseas telecommunications fraud initially do not realize they are engaged in criminal activities; by the time they become aware of this, they have already lost their personal freedom or face unaffordable breach-of-contract penalties, and may even endure physical abuse and psychological harassment, making it impossible for them to escape.
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Learn from past experiences and prevent telecom fraud before it happens.
Most individuals suspected of involvement in overseas telecommunications fraud are lured to work for companies in Southeast Asia with the promise of substantial earnings. Both offline presentations and online promotions are included:
In offline settings,The majority of defendants involved in cross-border telecommunications fraud reported that they were recruited through introductions by relatives or friends. Fraud rings typically exploit trust by leveraging existing members to promote their schemes within their personal networks, enticing relatives and friends with promises of high salaries and a relaxed work environment in Southeast Asia.
During the recruitment process, they conceal the true nature of the work and blur its occupational profile, using job descriptions such as “game promotion” or “customer service chat” to mask the criminal essence of telecom fraud.
Defendant X
A distant relative of mine told me he works in Southeast Asia and can earn a lot of money every month. At the time, he didn’t specify what the job entailed; he offered us a base salary of 6,000 yuan per month, with increments of 1,000 yuan until it capped at 8,000 yuan.
At the time, I was tricked into going there by my cousin-in-law. He told me there were high-paying office jobs in Cambodia, so I agreed and went to Cambodia to work. They arranged my flight for me, and I’ve already sent them photos of my ID card and passport.
Defendant Y
My brother-in-law recommended that I take a job at a company in Cambodia. It’s an office position with a salary of over 10,000 yuan; the work mainly involves typing and chatting. After hearing that, I agreed.
The defendant L
When I was working in Guangdong, I met a friend whose name I can’t quite remember. He told me that one of his friends works overseas, primarily doing typing and chatting, with a fixed monthly salary of 20,000 yuan. He asked me if I wanted to go with him.
Online,Criminal groups use social media platforms to lure victims: They exploit social media and job‑posting websites to disseminate false information, disguising their telecom fraud schemes behind seemingly legitimate job titles such as “Cross‑Border E‑Commerce Customer Service Representative” or “Overseas Cryptocurrency Trader.” In the job description, the emphasis is on a relaxed workload and high compensation, while the job requirements are stated rather vaguely.
Defendant C
My wife met an online friend named Wang who invited her to work in Southeast Asia. At the time, I was worried about her going alone, so I asked her to check with him whether I could go with her. He said it was fine for both of us to go together.
There are six people in my dorm room. The company’s rules and regulations include: arriving and leaving on time; if you don’t meet your sales targets, you’ll be called in for a talk; and if you still fail to meet the targets after the talk, you’ll be penalized. I’ve heard that some people have even been beaten for not meeting their quotas.
When my wife and I got off the plane, the company staff took our passports and ID cards under the pretext of processing visas. After we realized they were using us for telecom fraud, we went to the company to ask for them back, but they refused, saying that since we had signed a contract, we had to work for six months before we could leave.
I don’t have a steady job, and I don’t have any money to spend. I just wanted to find a job through 58.com. On the website, I saw an ad recruiting office clerks for an overseas recruitment company—typing skills required—with a monthly base salary of 5,000 to 10,000 yuan. The ad also included a phone number, and the recruiter told us we’d be working in Southeast Asia.
The defendant M
Defendant D
While searching for a job online, I came across an opportunity to work as a game customer service representative at a Southeast Asian company. The salary ranges from 8,000 to 10,000 yuan, and the company covers the cost of round-trip airfare.
My brother was looking for a job online, and one day he told me he’d found a position in game promotion, with a base salary of 6,000 yuan and the company covering his travel expenses.
Defendant H
Since joining, the prolonged work pressure at a telecom fraud company may lead to psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. At the same time, being subjected to intense daily work and threats from the fraud ring at the scam operation also places employees in a state of heightened physical and mental stress, causing harm to both their physical and psychological well-being.
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The defendant is also a victim—how can we provide relief to individuals trapped by overseas cyberfraud criminal groups?
The aforementioned individuals who have been compelled to engage in the telecommunications fraud industry are also victims. Drawing on my past experience in handling such cases and in accordance with the provisions of China’s current laws and regulations, I hereby offer the following recommendations for criminal suspects who have strayed onto this path and committed telecommunications fraud, with the aim of mitigating the impact and reducing the severity of punishment:
(I) Self-surrender and voluntary confession
The act of surrendering oneself to the authorities and truthfully confessing to one’s crimes constitutes voluntary surrender, which generally results in a lighter or reduced punishment.
A suspect in an overseas telecommunications fraud case voluntarily returned to China and turned themselves in, disclosing their primary criminal activities within the fraud ring, including the methods used to carry out the scams, the amounts involved, and information about the gang’s members. In light of the defendant’s voluntary confession and the value of the information provided, the sentence may be appropriately reduced from the original term that would otherwise have been imposed.
Article 67 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China“After committing a crime, a person who voluntarily surrenders and truthfully confesses to their offense shall be deemed to have surrendered themselves. For criminal offenders who surrender themselves, the punishment may be mitigated or reduced; where the offense is relatively minor, punishment may be exempted.”
Article 13 of the “Opinions on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases Involving Cross-Border Telecommunications Network Fraud, etc.”“Individuals who commit cross-border telecommunications network fraud, extortion, or other such crimes and voluntarily return to China to surrender themselves, or do so after being persuaded by relatives or friends, and truthfully confess their crimes, shall be deemed to have surrendered themselves and may, in accordance with the law, be given a lighter or reduced punishment. In cases where the crime is relatively minor, they may be exempted from punishment.”
Guiding Opinions on Sentencing for Common Crimes (Trial Implementation)With regard to the circumstance of voluntary surrender, taking into account such factors as the motive for surrender, the timing, the manner of surrender, the severity of the offense, the extent to which the offender truthfully confessed to the crime, and the degree of remorse demonstrated, the base sentence may be reduced by less than 40 percent; where the offense is relatively minor, the base sentence may be reduced by more than 40 percent, or punishment may be waived in accordance with the law.
(II)The importance of providing relevant clues
The clues you have uncovered during the commission of the crime are crucial for dismantling the entire fraud ring’s criminal network and mapping out the complete organizational structure. Telecom fraud is often an organized criminal activity. The clues provided by the suspects regarding the division of labor, communication methods, and money transfer channels among gang members—such as details about the composition and workflows of specialized groups within the fraud ring, including the “information group” responsible for obtaining citizens’ personal information, the “call center group” conducting scripted scams, and the “funds group” handling money laundering—can be of great significance in mitigating their sentences.
Article 68 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China“Where a criminal offender reveals another person’s criminal conduct that is verified as true, or provides important leads that lead to the solving of other cases, and thereby demonstrates meritorious service, he or she may be given a lighter or reduced punishment; if the meritorious service is of major significance, the punishment may be reduced or even exempted.”
Article 8 of the “Opinions on Several Specific Issues Concerning the Handling of Self-Surrender and Meritorious Service”“As regards the punishment of defendants who have surrendered themselves or made meritorious contributions: where such circumstances exist, the punishment shall generally be mitigated or reduced in accordance with the law; where the circumstances of the crime are relatively minor, punishment may be exempted.”
(III) The role of collecting evidence of coercion
In some cross-border telecommunications fraud cases, certain individuals have participated in fraudulent activities under duress. Collecting evidence of coercion is crucial for determining the subjective intent of a criminal suspect. For individuals who were coerced into participating in a crime, if it can be sufficiently proven that they were subjected to severe coercion and played only a secondary, auxiliary role in the commission of the offense, their legal liability will be markedly distinguished from that of principal offenders who actively and willingly participated, and they may receive a lighter sentence.
Article 28 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China“With respect to those who are coerced into participating in a crime, their punishment shall be mitigated or exempted in accordance with the circumstances of their offense.”
Article 12 of the “Opinions on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases Involving Cross-Border Telecommunications Network Fraud, etc.”“If a criminal suspect or defendant claims to have been coerced abroad into committing telecommunications and internet fraud, extortion, or other criminal activities, the clues or materials they provide shall be investigated and verified, and a comprehensive determination shall be made as to whether they fall under the category of persons who were coerced into participating in a crime as stipulated in Article
28of the Criminal Law.”
(IV) Restitution and compensation
The restitution of ill‑gotten gains and compensation for losses serve to mitigate the economic harm caused to the victim by the criminal act, and constitute an important factor in assessing the defendant’s remorse. By taking concrete actions to redress their wrongdoing, defendants may have this considered as a significant mitigating circumstance during sentencing. In telecommunications fraud cases, the return of illicit proceeds and compensation to victims can help make amends for some of their losses.
Returning the illicit proceeds to the victims or the relevant financial institutions can mitigate the social harm caused by fraudulent activities and safeguard socio-economic order.
Guiding Opinions on Sentencing for Common Crimes (Trial Implementation)“With respect to the return of illicit proceeds or compensation for damages, taking into account the nature of the crime, the extent to which such acts mitigate the harm caused, the amount returned or compensated, and the degree of voluntariness, the base sentence may be reduced by less than 30%.”
Article 3 of the “Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Specific Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases of Fraud”"(II): 'Although the fraud involving public or private property has reached the 'substantial amount' threshold stipulated in Article 1 of this Interpretation, if any of the following circumstances exist and the offender pleads guilty and shows remorse, prosecution may be refrained from or criminal punishment may be waived in accordance with Article 37 of the Criminal Law and Article 142 of the Criminal Procedure Law:... (II) Full restitution of the stolen goods and compensation are made before the first-instance judgment is pronounced.'"
Article 3 of the “Guidelines for People’s Procuratorates in Handling Telecommunications and Internet Fraud Cases”“Where the criminal suspect’s offense is relatively minor, the social dangerousness or the necessity of detention shall be assessed comprehensively, taking into account such factors as the suspect’s position and role within the criminal organization, the duration of their involvement, the nature of their duties, their attitude toward admitting guilt, their remorseful conduct, and the overall circumstances of the case, in accordance with the principle of consistency between subjective and objective elements.”
Where the criminal suspect sincerely admits guilt and expresses remorse, truthfully confesses, and maintains a consistent statement, the following circumstances may be considered to indicate a lower degree of social danger: 5. For an accomplice whose direct involvement in the fraud does not amount to a “huge” sum, and who actively returns the ill-gotten gains.
In this era of rapidly spreading information, overseas telecom fraud groups are constantly devising new schemes. We must remain highly vigilant at all times, proactively prepare for potential threats, and prioritize preventive measures.
For victims of overseas telecommunications fraud criminal groups—i.e., defendants in domestic fraud cases—through the implementation of professional defense strategies and based on the specific facts of each case, we strive to ensure accurate and objective legal determinations, thereby upholding the principle of equality before the law.
lawyer Introduction
Attorney Zhao Benfu
Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng Chengdu
Director of the Chengdu Criminal Law Center of Zhiheng
Director of the Chengdu Talent Strategy Committee of Zhiheng
Core expert member of the National Alliance for Not-Innocent Defense
Deputy Secretary-General of the Cultural and Sports Committee of the Peking University School of Law Alumni Association
Main focus direction
Defense in Financial and Economic Crimes
Financial and economic disputes
Corporate compliance
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Zhiheng Analysis | A Brief Analysis of Several Issues Concerning Directors’ Compliance Obligations
Zhiheng Analysis | A Brief Discussion on the Guarantor’s Right of Recourse Against the Debtor in Enforcement Guarantee Cases
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Case Study: Determination of the Crime of Refusal to Execute Judgments and Rulings [Hainan Province]
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | The New Company Law: A Comparative Analysis of the Shareholder Disqualification System and the Shareholder Removal System
Zhiheng Analysis | The Most Frustrated and the Most Excited Under the New Company Law
Zhiheng Analysis | Practical Series on Securities Misrepresentation Liability Disputes – Part II: Determination of Transactional Causation and Allocation of the Burden of Proof
Zhiheng Analysis | A Brief Discussion on Dual Shareholder Derivative Suits under the New Company Law
Zhiheng Analysis | Practical Series on Securities Misrepresentation Liability Disputes – Part 1: Identification of Misrepresentation Acts and Materiality
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Resolving Quality Disputes in Commodity Sales Contracts
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Reflections on Controlled Delivery Triggered by Entrapment of Intent to Commit a Crime
Zhiheng Analysis | Jurisdictional Analysis of Civil and Commercial Cases Involving Wholly Foreign-Owned Corporations with Ties to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao
Zhiheng Analysis | On the Essential Difference Between De Facto Bigamy and “A Person with a Spouse Cohabiting with Another Person”
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Defense Arguments in Cases of Intentional Injury
Zhiheng Analysis | Intersection of Corporate Law and Labor Law: A Brief Analysis of Labor Disputes Involving Company Executives
Zhiheng Analysis of Law | Feedback on the Judicial Interpretation (II) of the Marriage and Family Chapter of the Civil Code (Draft for Comments)
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Nine Key Analyses of the Most Influential Provisions on Paid-in Capital and Joint and Several Liability under the New Company Law
Zhiheng Analysis | If a marriage is declared invalid, how are property relations during the cohabitation period determined?
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | A Brief Examination of the Impact of the New Company Law on Third-Party Objections to Enforcement Proceedings — Focusing on the Amendment of Article 34, Paragraph 2, which replaces “third party” with “bona fide third party”
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Key Defense Points in Cases of the Crime of Aiding and Abetting Information Network Criminal Activities
Zhiheng Analysis | An Analysis of the Legal Significance of the Expression of Intent and Conduct of a Legal Representative in Arbitration Jurisdiction Agreements
Zhiheng Analysis | The New Company Law: Understanding and Application of the Provisions on Accelerated Maturity of Shareholders’ Capital Contribution Obligations
Zhiheng Analysis Method | An Examination of the Comparison Issues in Prior Art Defenses
Zhiheng Analysis | Determination of Prior Art in a Patent Non-Infringement Defense
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | A Preliminary Discussion on the Allocation of Risks Arising from the Loss of Equity Interests in the Transfer of Equity in a Limited Liability Company
Zhiheng Analysis | A Brief Examination of Whether Mental Illness Constitutes a Material Disease in the Context of Voidable Marriages
Zhiheng’s Legal Analysis | An Exploration of Key Defense Points in Fraud Cases
Zhiheng Analyzes the Law | Discussion on Legal Practice Issues Related to Debt Assumption (I)
Zhiheng Analyzes the Law | Internet Advertising Series (II): Ad-oriented issues are drawing significant attention; master seven major compliance methodologies in one article.
Zhiheng Analysis | Third-Party Objection to Enforcement Proceedings: Can an Agreement in a Divorce Settlement Regarding the Ownership of Real Estate Preclude Enforcement?
Zhiheng Analysis | Engagement Property Disputes from a Legal Perspective: An Analysis of the Return of Betrothal Gifts
Zhiheng Analyzes the Law | Internet Advertising Series (I): Internet advertising has been booming, and compliance regulations are constantly evolving.
Zhiheng Analysis | Justice and Compromise in Criminal Defense
Zhiheng Analysis Method | Understanding the Exclusion of Interference with Possession and Judicial Approaches to Adjudication
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Practical Guidance for Attorneys on Applying to Add Defective Capital Contributors as Enforced Debtors on Behalf of Creditors
Zhiheng Analysis of Legal Issues | Prosecution–Defense Debate — A Practical Guide to Criminal Protection of Copyright
Zhiheng Analysis | Determination of “Reasonable Explanation” — Rules for Infringement Determination in Computer Software Copyright Cases (Part II)
Zhiheng Analysis | How to Determine “Access” — Infringement Determination Rules in Computer Software Copyright Cases (Part II)
Zhiheng Analysis | Determining “Substantial Similarity” — Infringement Judgment Rules in Computer Software Copyright Cases (Part I)
Zhiheng Analysis | A Brief Discussion on the Litigation (Arbitration) Claim for “Continuing to Perform the Contract”
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | A Brief Discussion on a Comparative Study of Typical Corporate Governance Cases in China and the United States
Zhiheng Analysis | Defenses Available to Defendants in Online Copyright Cases
Zhiheng Legal Analysis | Key Defense Points in Cases of the Crime of Assisting Information Network Criminal Activities
Zhiheng Analysis | Conflicts and Coordination of the “Estoppel Principle” in Patent Law
Zhiheng Analysis | How Enterprises Can Protect Computer Software—The Scope of Protection for Computer Software Copyright
Zhiheng Analysis | A Study on Jurisdiction Issues in Trademark Infringement Disputes Involving the Use of Information Networks
Zhiheng Analysis | Practical Issues at the Intersection of Criminal and Civil Law in China’s Trade Secret Protection under the New Legal Framework
Zhiheng Analysis | Current Legislative Status and Trends in the Protection of Trade Secrets
Zhiheng Analyzes the Law | A Brief Discussion on the Protection of Property of Criminal Suspects (Defendants) in Criminal Cases
Zhiheng Analysis Method | On the Application of “Subordination” in Cases Involving the Determination of Employment Relationships
Zhiheng Analysis | On the Impact of Different Forms of Expression on Patent Infringement Determination — Open-Ended Versus Closed-Ended Expressions
Zhiheng Law Analysis | Judicial Remedies for the Change of a Nominal Legal Representative
Zhiheng Analysis | Series on Practical Copyright Issues, Part 1: The Composition and Examination of Rights in Works of Fine Art
Zhiheng Clarifies Doubts
Zhiheng Clarifies | Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Parental Leave in Guangdong Province
Zhiheng Clarifies | Can a lawyer take notes in court?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Walking the Journey with You, Regardless of East or West — Zhiheng Chengdu’s Attorney Zhang Guangyu and the Civil and Commercial Litigation Team Re-launch with a Fresh Start
Zhiheng Clarifies | E-Commerce in India: The Legal Effectiveness of Electronic Contracts and Digital Signatures
Zhiheng Clarifies | Five Practical Issues Arising When Both Final and Non-Final Labor Arbitration Awards Coexist
Zhiheng Clarifies | Data Compliance in Indonesia for Overseas App Development—A Case Study of Shared Power Bank Apps
Zhiheng Clarifies | Insights from the Qian Family Precepts on the Succession of Family Wealth
Zhiheng Clarifies | Indonesian E-Commerce Series (II): A Preliminary Exploration of Clickwrap Agreements
Zhiheng Clarifies | A new maxim from Luo Xiang: “We cannot have the state without the individual; nor can we have the state without the world.”
Zhiheng Clarifies | Trends in Criminal Defense — Team Collaboration
Zhiheng Clarifies | Indonesia's E-Transactions Series (I): Legal Validity of Electronic Contracts and Digital Signatures
Zhiheng Clarifies | Sharing of an “Unconventional” Bar Exam Strategy by a Veteran in the Workplace
Zhiheng Clarifies | Why Do Lawyers Defend “Bad People”?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Strategies for Addressing Shareholders’ Malicious Cancellation of a Company to Evade Debts
Zhiheng Clarifies | Does the principle of majority rule apply to the adjustment of shareholders’ capital contribution deadlines?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Criminal Defense: Helping Others, Helping Yourself, and Navigating Life
Zhiheng Clarifies | Notarization and Authentication Requirements for Foreign Public Documents Used in Mainland China (IV)
Zhiheng Clarifies | Notarization and Authentication Requirements for Foreign Public Documents Used in Mainland China (III)
Zhiheng Clarifies | Notarization and Authentication Requirements for Foreign Public Documents Used in Mainland China (II)
Zhiheng Clarifies | Notarization and Authentication Requirements for Foreign Public Documents Used in Mainland China (I)
Zhiheng Clarifies | Determining the Court of Jurisdiction in Contract Dispute Cases: The Place of Contract Performance
Zhiheng Clarifies | How Lawyers Can Witness Shareholders’ Meetings of NEEQ-Listed Companies
Zhiheng Clarifies | Will the court adopt the sentencing recommendation issued by the procuratorate?
Zhiheng Clarifies | A Study on the Nature of EMC Contracts and Related Issues under the “Self-Generated, Self-Consumed with Surplus Power Sold to the Grid” Model for Rooftop Distributed Photovoltaic Power Station Projects
Zhiheng Clarifies | The crucial sixty-day period for accepting a bequest—what matters most?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Growth Experiences After Six Months of Practice
Zhiheng Clarifies | In cases involving the discounting of commercial acceptance bills, how do courts determine the relevant issues during litigation?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Does the New Company Law’s Provisions on Joint and Several Liability for One-Person Companies Apply to State-Owned Enterprises?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Is the prenuptial agreement you signed valid?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Reflections Three Months After the Group’s Formation
Zhiheng Clarifies | An Examination of Common Points of Dispute in Marriage-Related Fraud Cases
Zhiheng Clarifies | The Disruptor—The Cross-Industry Lawyer: The Path from Novice to Expert
Zhiheng Clarifies | The Metamorphosis from Rookie to Star
Zhiheng Clarifies | Research on Mortgage Claims – What Should a Second-Priority Mortgage Creditor Do When the Property Is Insolvent?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Right of Residence—A Haven for Debtors Seeking to Evade Mortgage-Related Claims?
Zhiheng Clarifies | The Big Reveal About Filing Fees! How are court filing fees calculated in cases seeking confirmation of the validity of a contract, specific performance, or rescission of the contract?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Strategies for Expanding Case Sources and the Essence of Communication
Zhiheng Clarifies | How is the validity of a wager agreement with shareholders or the actual controller determined?
Zhiheng Clarifies | What should you do if you haven’t paid the required years of pension insurance contributions and therefore cannot receive retirement benefits?
Zhiheng Clarifies | When a guardian infringes upon the interests of the ward, how can the guardian’s liability be pursued?
Zhiheng Clarifies | May a defendant in an intellectual property infringement lawsuit file a counterclaim on the grounds of malicious litigation?
Zhiheng Clarifies | Several Issues Regarding Lawyers’ Individual Income Tax Annual Settlement
Zhiheng Clarifies | A Practical Analysis on Whether the “Big-Small Week” Work System Requires Payment of Overtime Wages for Statutory Holidays
Featured Case Study
Notable Case | Acquittal Defense for the Crime of Embezzlement in Related-Party Transactions
Notable Case | Attorney Zhang Chun Secures a Decision Not to Prosecute (Acquittal) in the Fraud Case Involving C.
Notable Case | Attorney Zhang Chun Wins the Municipal Bar Association’s 2023 Professional Achievement Award—A Few Thoughts on Criminal Defense from the Heart
Notable Case | Defense Strategies in a Virtual Currency Investment Trading Platform Case Accused of Fraud (Complete)
Notable Case | Respect for One’s Wishes in Life, Fiduciary Guardianship That Lives Up to Expectations — A Commentary on the Final Judgment in the “Fruit Stall” Case
Featured Case | Practical Skills in Reviewing Accident Investigation Reports for the Crime of Major Responsibility Accidents
Notable Case | Illegally Transporting and Storing Over 280 Jin of Explosives and 416 Detonators—Court Grants Probation (with Legal Opinion)
Featured Case | Company Sues Employee for 4 Million in Damages?
Notable Case | The ability to identify the specific contextual factors underlying a party’s conduct is crucial in determining whether an adverse statement has been distorted—illustrated by the case of A, concerning the determination of whether a referral fee (from a co-defendant) was received in a money-laundering offense.
Featured Case | How Can a Minority Shareholder Exit the Company by Exercising the Buyout Right?
Notable Case | Does the act of “issuing invoices on behalf of others” constitute a legal “affiliation relationship”?
Featured Case | Breakup Dispute in the Name of Love
Featured Case | Practice Notes on a Labor Dispute Case
Featured Case | Examining the Conflict and Resolution Between Corporate Copyright and a Streamer’s Right of Publicity Through a Real-World Example — An Analysis of Compliance Cases in the Live‑Commerce Industry
Notable Case | If a debt is signed by only one spouse, is the other spouse obligated to repay it after divorce?
Featured Case | The Validity and Enforceability of a Shareholder Lock‑Up Agreement: The Case of Shandong [Company Name] Paper Industry as an Example—Enforcement of the Lock‑Up Agreement
Notable Case | The Law Does Not Protect Those Who Sleep on Their Rights—On the Statute of Limitations Through a Case Study
Notable Case | Insights into Judicial Standards for “Inability to Perform the Job” Through the Xiaomi Dismissal Lawsuit
Notable Case | Judicial Standards for the Assessment of Data-Scraping Activities: Insights from a Weibo Unfair Competition Case
Notable Case | Strategic Approach for Filing a Criminal Complaint in a Financial-Product TR Platform Fraud Case
Featured Case | On the Determination of “Joint Infringement” in Trade Secret Infringement Cases: Insights from the “Melamine” Case
Zhiheng Perspective
Zhiheng Perspective | Chinese Lawyers Applying for Hong Kong Identity Cards — The Talent Admission Scheme for Mainland Professionals
Zhiheng Perspective | Chinese Notarization on Entrustment — Procedures for Hong Kong Companies to Establish Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Mainland China Through Chinese Notarization on Entrustment
Zhiheng Perspective | How Chinese Lawyers Can Assist in Opening Bank Accounts in Hong Kong
Zhiheng Perspective | Chinese Lawyers Applying for Hong Kong Identity Cards — The Outstanding Talents Category
Zhiheng Perspective | Understanding Chinese Notarization by Commission
Zhiheng Perspective | Chinese Lawyers Applying for Hong Kong Identity Cards — The Elite Talent Scheme
Judicial Interpretation
Judicial Interpretation | The Supreme People’s Court has issued the “Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Disputes over Liability for Ecological and Environmental Torts.”
Typical Case
Typical Cases | The Supreme People’s Court Releases Typical Cases of Crimes Endangering Pharmaceutical Safety
Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations | The Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security have jointly issued the “Guiding Opinions on Lawfully Punishing Illegal and Criminal Acts of Cyber Violence.”
Laws and Regulations | Administrative Reconsideration Law of the People's Republic of China
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