Beijing says citizens who report breaches of the  national security law may win a certificate of recognition or a monetary reward ranging from 10,000 yuan (about $1,500) to over 100,000 yuan (about $15,000), depending on the value of the tip-off.
On June 6, the Ministry of State Security announced in an official paper its new rules for rewarding people who report witnessing acts of “endangering national security.”
People can submit information by calling 12339, a designated hotline; online; mailing a letter; or visiting a state security agency, according to the document.
A representative for the ministry claimed that the move is aimed at “cementing the grassroots foundation” to China’s national security and fighting foreign intelligence activities….