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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Athena Freya

China Executes Six Men Over Child Sexual Crimes as Authorities Enforce 'Zero-Tolerance' Policy

China's judicial authorities have continued to emphasise child protection and tougher enforcement against serious crimes involving minors (Credit: Pexels/J.D. Books)

China executed three men convicted of serious sexual crimes against minors in May 2025, as the country's top judicial authorities continue to describe their approach to crimes against children as one of 'zero tolerance.'

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) approved the death sentences before the executions of the three men, identified as Zhao, Wang and Chen. Their cases involved repeated sexual abuse of minors and other aggravating circumstances.

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