Commentary
Changes to espionage laws and imposing bans on people leaving China pose increased risks for visitors, including professionals, business executives, and scholars.
The Xinhua news agency reported that Chinese lawmakers voted a week ago to adopt a revised Counter-Espionage Law, which will take effect on July 1, 2023.
The revised law was passed at the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee session.
Adopted in November 2014, the current Counter-Espionage Law regulates and “safeguards” the fight against espionage, which plays an important role in safeguarding national security, said Wang Aili with the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC Standing Committee.
The law, which previously covered state secrets, does not define what falls under Beijing’s national interests….