On July 8, 2026, the public interest organization Asia Lawyers Network released a report disclosing that the crackdown on lawyers in China has extended to the civil and commercial sectors, with lawyers frequently facing criminal prosecution by authorities using criminal charges to replace civil litigation when handling civil and commercial disputes.
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2026-10-04 01:11 · 报告指中国民商律师正常执业或遭刑事追诉
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Asia Lawyers Network Releases Report Revealing Criminal Prosecution Faced by Chinese Civil and Commercial Lawyers for Normal Practice
2026.07.08 · Reported
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