What can the penalty be formulated in written law? The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress or the National People's Congress.
Article 33 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that the principal punishments are as follows: (1) control; （2） Criminal detention; （3） Fixed-term imprisonment; （4） Life imprisonment; （5） The death penalty. Article 37 stipulates that if the circumstances of a crime are minor and do not require criminal punishment, criminal punishment may be exempted, but according to the different circumstances of the case, admonishment or order to sign a statement of repentance, make an apology, compensate for losses, or administrative punishment or administrative sanction may be imposed by the competent department.
Legal basis
Article 33 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China [Types of principal punishments] The types of principal punishments are as follows:
（1） Regulation;
（2） Criminal detention;
（3） Fixed-term imprisonment;
（4） Life imprisonment;
（5） The death penalty.
