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China quietly releases draft of tough new intelligence law
Published Tue, May 16, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Beijing
CHINA on Tuesday quietly released the first public draft of an intelligence law giving authorities powers to monitor suspects, raid premises, and seize vehicles and devices while investigating domestic and foreign individuals and groups.
President Xi Jinping has overseen a raft of legislation to bolster national security against threats from both within and outside China.
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