Revisions to China’s Counterespionage Law and Accompanying Raids on Foreign Businesses Heighten Risks for International Investors and MNCs
Key ConclusionsThe revisions to the law extend the Chinese government’s powers over national security issues, which were already wide-ranging. [9] 2016 Cybersecurity Law, China Law Translate, November 7, 2016, https://www.chinalawtranslate.com/en/2016-cybersecurity-law/. [10] 2016 Foreign NGO Law, China Law Translate, April 28, 2016, https://www.chinalawtranslate.com/en/2016-foreign-ngo-law/. [11] National Security Law, Hong Kong e-Legislation, accessed May 5, 2023, https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/fwddoc/hk/a406/eng_translation_(a406)_en.pdf. Think Tank Reports Prompted Beijing to Put a Lid on Chinese Data,” The Wall Street Journal, May 7, 2023, https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-think-tank-reports-prompted-beijing-to-put-a-lid-on-chinese-data-5f249d5e.
Source: Wall Street Journal May 16, 2023 17:07 UTC
