China orders end to abusive corporate enforcement as economy slows

By Yonnex Li ( November 5, 2025, 07:05 GMT | Insight) -- China's Ministry of Justice has issued detailed behavioral guidelines for administrative enforcers, prohibiting contentious practices such as unauthorized cross-regional enforcement, profit-driven penalties and quota-based fines as Beijing seeks to bolster business confidence amid economic headwinds. The code reflects broader policy directions set out in China's 15th Five-Year Plan framework, which guides the country's economic and social development through 2030.China's Ministry of Justice has issued detailed behavioral guidelines for administrative enforcers, prohibiting contentious practices such as unauthorized cross-regional enforcement, profit-driven penalties and quota-based fines as Beijing seeks to bolster business confidence amid economic headwinds....

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China orders end to abusive corporate enforcement as economy slows

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