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China is continuing to strengthen judicial protection for minors, maintaining a "zero tolerance" stance toward crimes against children while applying a balanced approach combining punishment, education and rehabilitation for juvenile offenders, according to work reports from the nation's top judicial authorities.
March 10, 2026Chinese courts and procuratorial organs have strengthened the prevention and management of juvenile delinquency while maintaining "zero tolerance" for crimes against minors, according to annual work reports of the SPC and the SPP.
March 9, 2026According to the SPP work report, the number of people prosecuted for crimes against minors and the number of juvenile offenders prosecuted decreased by 2.2 percent and 9.8 percent year on year, respectively, in 2025.
March 9, 2026The SPP's juvenile delinquency prevention efforts have been recognized as an exemplary case in handling NPC deputies' suggestions.
February 28, 2026The SPP recently issued guidelines aimed at strengthening procuratorial supervision to advance the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency.
February 7, 2026Procuratorial organs in China have stepped up efforts to prevent and curb juvenile delinquency, with data from the SPP showing a continued decline in juvenile prosecution cases.
January 22, 2026As of November 2025, China had built a total of 430 specialized schools for juvenile delinquents nationwide, including 316 specialized correctional education institutions.
January 5, 2026The SPP reaffirmed that procuratorates will impose severe penalties on offenders who manipulate or exploit minors to commit gang-related crimes.
December 24, 2025