Article 36 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Compensation for Economic Losses and Principle of Civil Priority If the victim suffers economic losses due to criminal acts, the criminal shall be punished according to law and the economic losses shall be compensated according to the circumstances.
If a criminal who is liable for civil compensation is sentenced to a fine at the same time, and his property is not enough to pay in full, or if he is sentenced to confiscation of property, he shall first bear civil liability for compensation to the victim.
Article 16 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Tort Liability Law infringes upon others and causes personal injury, it shall compensate the reasonable expenses of medical treatment and rehabilitation, nursing expenses, transportation expenses, and the income reduced due to absenteeism. If it causes disability, it shall also compensate the disabled for living AIDS and disability compensation. If death is caused, funeral expenses and death compensation shall also be paid.