Bureau of International Cooperation

The Bureau of International Cooperation performs the duties of the foreign relations organ (central organ) determined by the international judicial assistance treaties, and participates in the drafting and negotiation of international judicial assistance treaties. The bureau is responsible for the conclusion of the sentenced person transfer treaties and their implementation; legally reviews the international treaties concluded or acceded to by China and submitted to the State Council for review; undertakes legal work in the diplomatic field; organizes and coordinates participation in United Nations activities in crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as multilateral or bilateral exchanges and cooperation in the field of justice. It also organizes translation and verification of official translations of administrative regulations; handles the legal affairs related to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan; manages the foreign affairs of the Ministry and its directly affiliated units; and administrates overseas projects in the judicial system.