China has stepped up its campaign against foreign espionage with a website in Mandarin and English encouraging people to report national security threats such as bids to “overthrow the socialist system”. The website, www.12339.gov.cn, launched by the ministry of national security on Sunday, also urges anyone to report attempts by Chinese nationals or foreigners to bribe state or military officials, instigate armed riots or incite ethnic separatism. The Beijing City National Security Bureau was offering $1,500 to $73,000 for information on spies, the official Beijing Daily reported last April. The cartoon tells the story of a foreigner from an international non-governmental organisation, who is promoting “western-style” workers’ rights in China. According to the cartoon, such public protests are illegal and a vigilant worker reports the foreigner behind “the unrest”.

Source: Hindustan Times April 16, 2018 07:52 UTC