Chinese firewalls: the death penalty and the people's war on drugs along China's borders

进出中国的毒品走私现在是澳大利亚和该地区的主要关切。此外，贩运犯罪的跨国性质意味着执法方面的国际合作日益普遍。对于澳大利亚联邦警察这样的机构来说，了解中国机构如何处理严重的毒品犯罪非常重要。除此之外，澳大利亚还与中国建立了双边人权对话。了解中国法院如何使用死刑惩罚毒品犯罪，将增强澳大利亚接触和回应该地区法律和人权关键问题的能力。

Drug trafficking in and out of China is now a major concern for Australia and the region. Moreover, the transnational nature of trafficking crimes means that international cooperation in law enforcement is increasingly common. Understanding how Chinese agencies deal with serious drug crime is important for agencies such as the Australian Federal Police. In addition to this, Australia has established a bi-lateral human rights dialogue with China. Understanding how Chinese courts punish drug crime using the death penalty will enhance Australia's ability to engage with and respond to key issues in law and human rights in the region.