China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passes cross-border corruption law

BEIJING: China’s Standing ​Committee of the ‌National People’s Congress has ​adopted ​a law to combat ⁠cross-border ​corruption, state news ​agency Xinhua said on Friday. Philippines says foreign minister held talks with China’s Wang Yi The ​law is ​aimed at preventing ‌and ⁠punishing cross-border corruption, deepening international anti-corruption ​cooperation ​and ⁠safeguarding China’s sovereignty ​and security, ​the ⁠report said.

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