Legal basis: Article 15 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall not be investigated for criminal responsibility under any of the following circumstances. If the investigation has been concluded, the case shall be dismissed, or no prosecution shall be instituted, or the trial shall be terminated, or the case shall be declared innocent:
(a) if the circumstances are obviously minor and the harm is not great, it is not considered a crime;
(two) the crime has passed the limitation period;
(3) Being exempted from punishment by an amnesty order;
(4) Failing to tell or withdrawing a crime that should be dealt with only after being told according to the Criminal Law;
(5) The criminal suspect or defendant dies;
(six) other laws and regulations shall be exempted from criminal responsibility.
Article 16 If a foreigner commits a crime and should be investigated for criminal responsibility, the provisions of this Law shall apply.
If a foreigner who enjoys diplomatic privileges and immunities commits a crime and should be investigated for criminal responsibility, it shall be resolved through diplomatic channels.