As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictions
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China's intensified crackdown on organized crime is raising serious concerns among legal professionals about judicial integrity. Attorneys report that law enforcement officials are increasingly misclassifying ordinary crimes as gang-related offenses to meet performance targets. These practices are compounded by allegations of torture and coercive interrogation methods, creating a dangerous environment where innocent individuals face wrongful conviction and severe punishment without proper legal protection.
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