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Separatist “party” has crossed the line: Zhang Xiaoming

The notion of establishing a pro-independence “party” in Hong Kong was way out of line when it came to freedom of speech, the central government's top envoy in the city said.

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China, ASEAN push pragmatic law enforcement cooperation

China and ASEAN countries have vowed to push for pragmatic law enforcement cooperation to better tackle security challenges and a law enforcement college to train police will be set up.

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China's charity law aims for culture of giving

Chinese lawmakers approved the country's first charity law on Wednesday at the closing meeting of the annual session of the National People's Congress.

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China's finance minister criticizes law on live TV

The widely held belief that the Great Hall of the People, iconic edifice of China's political democracy, had little room for spontaneous dissent crumbled today when Finance Minister Lou Jiwei delivered a lengthy attack on a standing law, live on national TV.

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Japan adopts bills for regulating virtual currencies

The Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe adopted bills Friday aimed at regulating virtual currency businesses and allowing banking groups to invest in the financial technology sector.

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New laws speeding through under legislative relaxation

​China's first domestic violence law, to take effect on March 1, was adopted after two hearings, instead of the ordinary three, an example of the changing rhythm and style of the current legislature.

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HK LegCo security panel passes motion for condemnation against Mong Kok riot

Hong Kong's Legislative Council' s (LegCo) Security Panel Tuesday passed a motion for the condemnation against Mong Kok riot.

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Prisoner amnesty embodies rule of law

​China has now freed more than 31,000 prisoners, most of them juveniles when they committed their crimes, after announcing an amnesty late last year.

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Drop hypocritical criticism of China's anti-terror law

It's hypocritical to criticise China's requirements for technical support from companies in fighting terrorism, as stipulated in China's counter-terrorism law.

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Chinese bid farewell to one-child policy with law amended

​Chinese lawmakers adopted an amended family planning law Sunday, a historic move allowing all couples to have two children amid efforts of balancing the country's population structure.

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China adopts first counter-terrorism law in history

China's top legislature on Sunday adopted the country's first counter-terrorism law in the latest attempt to address terrorism at home and help maintain world security.

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Legislators approve China's landmark law against domestic violence

​Chinese top legislature on Sunday adopted the country's first bill against domestic violence in a landmark move to bring traditionally silent abuse victims under legal protection.

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New law allows PLA to undertake counterterror missions overseas

China's new counter-terrorism law has made it legal for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to participate in counterterror missions overseas.

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China's anti-terrorism legislation no excuse for U.S. agitation

​The enactment of an anti-terrorism law by China represents a development in the right direction for a country that has been a victim of violent terror attacks, especially at a time when the international community is facing an unprecedented wave of terror threats.

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China's new draft law redefines term "terrorism", regulates media coverage

Chinese lawmakers on Monday began reviewing draft legislation on the nation's first counter-terrorism law.

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Chinese lawmakers consider tougher anti-domestic violence law

China's first domestic violence law may include emotional or psychological abuse and cover cohabitation in order to protect traditionally silent abuse victims, a new draft reads.