Life imprisonment in the People's Republic of China is currently legal, but rarely applied. Since most crimes are punishable by death, life imprisonment is rarely applied. It is administered for repeated offenses and ordinary crimes. Those sentenced to life imprisonment have no possibility of parole and the concept of parole does not exist in the PR of China. The only way a person can be paroled is through a pardon. Inmates sentenced to life imprisonment are also ask to serve some time in solitary confinement. Those under 18 are also subjected to life imprisonment.
Crimes that may carry life imprisonment:
1. Arson
2. Murder
3. Rape
4. 3rd Conviction of Burglary
5. Fraud
6. Embezzlement
7. Robbery
8. Sodomy