Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of safety as a prerequisite for development and development as a guarantee for safety, highlighting the role of the national prosecution system in enhancing legal supervision and promoting a higher level of safety and rule of law in China by 2025 [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Legal Supervision and Crime Prosecution - In the first 11 months of 2025, national prosecution agencies approved the arrest of 604,000 criminal suspects and initiated public prosecutions for 1,272,000 cases, including 49,000 serious violent crimes such as intentional homicide, robbery, and kidnapping [9] - Prosecutions for crimes related to "yellow, gambling, and drugs" and theft, robbery, and fraud reached 446,000, while 4,014 cases of production safety crimes were prosecuted [10] - The application of the leniency system for guilty pleas was standardized, with 84.8% of suspects admitting guilt during prosecution, and a first-instance conviction rate of 96.8% [10] Anti-Organized Crime Efforts - In the same period, 8,528 individuals were prosecuted for organized crime, along with 58 "protective umbrella" cases, with 13 major cases under special supervision by the Supreme People's Procuratorate [10] Protection of Minors - Prosecutions for crimes against minors, including sexual assault and harm, totaled 66,000, showing a year-on-year decrease of 1.9%, while cases of juvenile crime received 85,000 prosecutions, down 9.7% [10] - The prosecution agencies supervised over 1,000 cases involving minors, correcting over 900 missed captures and filing 300 appeals against adults harming minors [10] Cyber Governance and Social Management - A plan for promoting legal governance in cyberspace was established, with 166,000 prosecutions for crimes committed online, including 62,000 for telecom and internet fraud [11] - The Supreme People's Procuratorate issued guidelines to standardize petition work, achieving a 99.8% procedural response rate within seven days for public petitions [15] Community Engagement and Conflict Resolution - In 2025, prosecution leaders handled 29,500 cases and resolved 70% of petition conflicts at the grassroots level, with a decrease in repeated and collective petitions by 2.4% and 15.8%, respectively [14][15] - The promotion of effective conflict resolution methods, such as the "Five Have" working method, was highlighted as part of the efforts to enhance community governance [13]

Core Viewpoint - The Xiamen District Prosecutor's Office has established a foreign-related judicial translation cooperation mechanism to enhance legal support for foreign nationals, ensuring fair legal treatment and promoting the image of Xiamen as an open city [2][4]. Group 1: Legal Framework and Case Handling - The Xiamen District Prosecutor's Office is responsible for handling first-instance criminal cases involving foreign nationals, emphasizing equal legal protection and high-quality performance in their duties [2]. - In a specific case, a foreign student, identified as Sa, was initially charged with dangerous driving due to driving under the influence, but the prosecutor's office determined that he did not meet the criteria for criminal charges based on his foreign driving license [3][4]. - The prosecutor's office utilized a comprehensive approach, including legal aid and evidence verification, to ensure Sa's rights were protected and to clarify the legal applicability of his foreign driving license [3][4]. Group 2: Implementation of Legal Aid and Support - Since May 2024, the prosecutor's office has focused on foreign national criminal cases, applying leniency in 80% of cases through a guilty plea system and providing legal aid to 13 individuals, ensuring full coverage of legal defense for foreign suspects [4]. - The office has also pioneered a judicial translation cooperation mechanism in collaboration with local courts and translation associations, successfully translating 60 legal documents and providing interpretation services for 52 individuals [4].

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Procuratorate reported a significant decline in criminal cases and a sustained high level of public safety in China, with various measures being implemented to enhance legal supervision and maintain stability [1][2]. Group 1: Criminal Case Statistics - From January to November 2025, the national procuratorial organs accepted and reviewed arrests of 873,000 individuals, with 604,000 approved for arrest, marking a year-on-year decrease of 15.6% and 12.9% respectively [1]. - The number of accepted and reviewed prosecutions reached 1.633 million, with 1.272 million public prosecutions initiated, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 19.6% and 13.3% [1]. - The total number of criminal cases is reported to be the lowest since the beginning of the century, with public safety perception remaining above 98% for six consecutive years [1]. Group 2: Serious Crime Prosecution - In the same period, 49,000 individuals were prosecuted for serious violent crimes such as homicide and robbery, a decrease of 10.3% year-on-year, maintaining a low level below 4% of total prosecutions for nearly a decade [2]. - A total of 446,000 individuals were prosecuted for crimes related to "yellow, gambling, drugs," and theft, contributing to a stable public sentiment and crime deterrence [2]. - The prosecution of human trafficking crimes, particularly involving women and children, saw 950 individuals prosecuted, a 16.4% decrease, marking the lowest level in nearly ten years [2]. Group 3: Legal Innovations and Cybercrime - The implementation of the guilty plea system has seen an application rate of 84.8%, with 99% of sentencing recommendations from procuratorial organs being adopted by courts, and a significantly lower appeal rate of 3.2% for cases under this system [3]. - The procuratorial organs are actively combating personal information crimes, with 1,685 individuals prosecuted for offenses related to online privacy violations, including "opening boxes" and overseas data breaches [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai People's Procuratorate released the "Four Major Prosecutions" white paper, showcasing the progress and achievements of the Shanghai procuratorial work in criminal, civil, administrative, and public interest litigation [3][4]. Criminal Prosecution - In 2025, the Shanghai procuratorial authority approved the arrest of 13,406 individuals and prosecuted 28,680 cases, with a focus on severe violent crimes, prosecuting 457 individuals for offenses such as murder and robbery [3][4]. - The application rate of the leniency system for guilty pleas was 87.2% [3]. - The authority handled significant national security cases and collaborated with various departments to enhance the quality of case handling, including the prosecution of 165 individuals for healthcare fraud, recovering over 7.78 million yuan [4]. Civil Prosecution - The Shanghai procuratorial authority received 7,838 civil prosecution cases in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 15.66% [5]. - Among these, 2,237 cases involved enterprise-related civil supervision, with 895 supervisory opinions issued to protect the rights of various business entities [6]. - The authority also recovered over 5.3 million yuan in labor remuneration through a special action on wage arrears [6]. Administrative Prosecution - In 2025, the Shanghai procuratorial authority handled 8,393 administrative supervision cases, issuing 4,751 supervisory opinions [6]. - The authority achieved a 100% acceptance rate for suggestions made in administrative trial supervision cases [6]. Public Interest Litigation - The Shanghai procuratorial authority processed 5,067 public interest litigation cases, with 3,686 cases formally filed and a pre-litigation rectification rate of 99.1% [7]. - The authority initiated lawsuits in 300 cases, achieving a 100% support rate in court [7]. - Significant efforts were made in environmental protection, including the recovery of 1.81 million tons of solid waste and the promotion of carbon trading mechanisms [7][8].