Concerns raised over China's new counter-espionage law: 'anyone can be detained'
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China has broadened a national security law that is expected to increase tensions between Beijing, the U.S. and Western countries. During her visit to Beijing last week, Treasury Secretary Yellen raised concerns with officials.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who recently returned from a visit to Beijing, said in an interview with CBS’ "Face the Nation" that she raised concerns with her hosts. "I certainly expressed concern about this action and contrasted it with the actions that we've taken. Our own actions are narrowly targeted to address national security concerns, and it's not clear that the actions that the Chinese took are similarly narrowly targeted at their national security concerns."
What has gotten people worried is the ambiguous and broadened definition of espionage, which, as described in article four, now also includes obtaining or sharing state secrets, intelligence, and other document, data, materials, or items related to national security, and seeking to align with an espionage organization.