- China executed 1,718 people in 2008, according to Amnesty International.
- Last year 72% of the world's total executions took place in China, the charity estimates.
- It applies to 60 offences, including non-violent crimes such as tax fraud and embezzlement.
- Those sentenced to death are usually shot, but some provinces are introducing lethal injections.
- Last year 72% of the world's total executions took place in China, the charity estimates.
- It applies to 60 offences, including non-violent crimes such as tax fraud and embezzlement.
- Those sentenced to death are usually shot, but some provinces are introducing lethal injections.
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There is NO excuse for State Killing, none.
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