China and International Criminal Law

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

The People’s Republic of China maintains a distinctive and carefully calibrated relationship with international criminal law. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, a victor power in World War II, and a state with deeply held commitments to sovereignty and non-interference, China has engaged selectively with the international criminal justice system. It was instrumental in the Tokyo Tribunal, participates as an observer in the ICC Assembly of States Parties, and has incorporated international crimes into its domestic criminal code, yet it remains firmly outside the Rome Statute framework.

international criminal law on ExcellentWiki - Legal Encyclopedia

China and International Criminal Law

Introduction