China adopted a controversial cybersecurity law on Monday that it said would tackle growing threats such as hacking and terrorism but has triggered concern from foreign business and rights groups. Yang Heqing, an official on the National People’s Congress standing committee, said the internet was already deeply linked to China’s national security and development. More than 40 global business groups petitioned the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, in August, urging Beijing to amend controversial sections of the law. Chinese officials have said it would not interfere with foreign business interests. Last year, Beijing adopted a sweeping national security law that aimed to make all key network infrastructure and information systems “secure and controllable”.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2016 06:33 UTC