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Transborder Fugitives, Extradition, and Political Crimes in Modern China provides a comprehensive legal history of how China navigated extradition treaties and the prosecution of political offenders during the modern era. Jenny Huangfu Day traces the development of extradition law from the late Qing Dynasty through the twentieth century, examining how Chinese authorities balanced national sovereignty with international legal obligations.
The book explores the intricate relationship between domestic criminal law and international diplomacy, revealing how definitions of political crimes evolved in response to changing political circumstances. Day analyzes landmark cases and treaty negotiations that demonstrate the tensions between protecting political refugees and maintaining diplomatic relations. This work contributes significantly to understanding modern Chinese legal history and the complexities of international criminal justice.
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