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Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
CN🏛️ Politics3/10/2026

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

Chinese courts have intensified efforts to combat cyber crimes, as highlighted in a recent work report by the Supreme People's Court. Over the past five years, courts concluded 9,326 cases related to cyber security threats, marking a significant rise compared to earlier periods. The report specifically mentions cases involving 'doxxing,' where personal information is exposed illegally, and the misuse of assisted-driving features while intoxicated. These actions demonstrate a legal focus on emerging digital challenges. In 2025, there were 25,000 cases of aiding information network criminal activities, affecting 38,000 individuals, showing a notable decrease from the previous year. Experts emphasize the increasing importance of cybersecurity laws due to heightened public dependence on digital platforms. Two individuals, including a PhD student and a junior student, were convicted for engaging in doxxing against virtual idol voice actors, resulting in their imprisonment and fines. Additionally, the report notes that drivers using assisted-driving functions while under the influence face criminal charges.

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Global Times logoGlobal TimesState / PublicCenter3/10/2026
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

Chinese courts have intensified efforts to combat cyber crimes, as highlighted in a recent work report by the Supreme People's Court. Over the past five years, courts concluded 9,326 cases related to cyber security threats, marking a significant rise compared to earlier periods. The report specifically mentions cases involving 'doxxing,' where personal information is exposed illegally, and the misuse of assisted-driving features while intoxicated. These actions demonstrate a legal focus on emerging digital challenges. In 2025, there were 25,000 cases of aiding information network criminal activities, affecting 38,000 individuals, showing a notable decrease from the previous year. Experts emphasize the increasing importance of cybersecurity laws due to heightened public dependence on digital platforms. Two individuals, including a PhD student and a junior student, were convicted for engaging in doxxing against virtual idol voice actors, resulting in their imprisonment and fines. Additionally, the report notes that drivers using assisted-driving functions while under the influence face criminal charges.

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