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Big or small, how did China tackle corruption at every level in 2024? China's Criminal Law Amendment (XII), in effect since March 2024, equalized penalties for bribe givers and takers alike and introduced seven aggravating circumstances that could increase penalties for bribery. In the first three quarters of 2024, China's disciplinary and supervisory agencies investigated 19,000 individuals for bribery, with nearly 3,000 cases handed over to prosecutors. The country also intensified its crackdown across various sectors, including finance, food safety and infrastructure projects. Fighting corruption is tough and never-ending … So why does China go all in?