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China's Top Court Issues Drug Crime Guidelines for Minors
China's Supreme People's Court releases 10 landmark cases clarifying sentencing for drug crimes involving minors and targeting new psychoactive substances.
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China's Supreme People's Court releases 10 landmark cases clarifying sentencing for drug crimes involving minors and targeting new psychoactive substances.
Chinese courts saw drug cases fall 33.82% in 2025 to 23,732, but new-type drug crimes now account for 45% of cases, with youth abuse a key concern.