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How Can Family Members Abroad Retain a Criminal Defense Lawyer in China?
When a foreign national is suspected of a crime in China and family members are abroad, who may retain defense counsel? This guide explains close-relative rules, documents at each stage, and common issues involving notarization, Apostille, legal aid counsel, and consular missions.
21 August 2026Foreign Nationals16min
Criminal Detention of Foreign Nationals in China: What Should Families Do?
When a foreign national is placed in criminal detention in China, family members may have little case information. This guide explains detention notices, access to defense counsel, family and consular visits, retaining a lawyer from abroad, Apostille, and the commonly discussed “37-day” period.
20 August 2026Foreign Nationals18min