Political offences in China

During the Maoist era in the People's Republic of China, particularly during the Anti-Rightist Movement and the Cultural Revolution, the judicial system was often used for political persecution of rivals, and penalties such as jail terms or capital punishment were largely imposed on the authority's political enemies, or anyone who attempted to challenge it. During those times, vague accusations such as "counter-revolutionary" (Chinese: 反革命), "capitalist roader" (走资本主义路线), "running dog of the imperialist" (帝国主义走狗) could have had the accused imprisoned, or shot by firing squad.

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