Crime China to seal records of minor offences to boost employment rates Job applicants currently face barriers due to minor infractions, even without formal criminal convictions iStock.com/Kristina Kokhanova Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 02 July 2025 China has approved legislative reforms to seal criminal records for minor public security violations. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Recruitment Unlocking the potential of Singapore’s ex-offender population Discrimination Preventing bias or changing its shape? The pros and cons of ban-the-box policies Recruitment Why “banning the box” could fill your skills gap – and help society Crime Pair charged in Hong Kong “ghost worker” payroll fraud