Beijing Demands a "Speedy" legislation of #SecurityLaw in HK
Despite the U.S. plan to sanction China, the Chinese Communist Party government proceeds with the forceful legislation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
On May 31, China state media Xinhua News published a work report of the National People's Congress, demanding a "speedy legislation" of the security law.
Earlier, China even said its public security ministry would "direct and support" the Hong Kong police. According to analysts, this is a clear sign that the Communist Chinese Party organs would take a direct role in implementing the security legislation in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Secretary for Security John Lee revealed on May 30 that a new department might be set up in Hong Kong for the purpose. Lee, morever, downplayed the impacts of the Law by insisting that the press freedom would not be harmed. In his words, journalists won't face charges, if they "report the news truthfully".
Source: RTHK #May31
Image: New York Times
#JohnLee
Despite the U.S. plan to sanction China, the Chinese Communist Party government proceeds with the forceful legislation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
On May 31, China state media Xinhua News published a work report of the National People's Congress, demanding a "speedy legislation" of the security law.
Earlier, China even said its public security ministry would "direct and support" the Hong Kong police. According to analysts, this is a clear sign that the Communist Chinese Party organs would take a direct role in implementing the security legislation in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Secretary for Security John Lee revealed on May 30 that a new department might be set up in Hong Kong for the purpose. Lee, morever, downplayed the impacts of the Law by insisting that the press freedom would not be harmed. In his words, journalists won't face charges, if they "report the news truthfully".
Source: RTHK #May31
Image: New York Times
#JohnLee
Mainland China Re-examines Mobile Apps and Bans New User Registration; The Global Times: US-listed Science and Technology Enterprises Need Stricter Supervision
China Cyber Security Review Office announced on 5th July that due to the risk of national security and public benefits, they are reviewing the network safety to “Full Delivery”, “Truck Gang” and “Boss Appointment”. During the review period, those three apps will ban new registration. The announcement stated that it was based on the “National Security Law of the People’s Republic of China” and the “Network Security Law of the People’s Republic of China” to prevent risks from expanding. This action targets the Chinese technological enterprises listed in the United States after the mainland government requested “DiDi Travels" being delisted on 4th July.
The Internet Information Office also announced on 4th July that another mobile app “DiDi” has a serious violation of laws and regulations on collecting and using personal information. The office notified the app store to remove an app from DiDi Technology Co. Ltd based on the “Network Security Law of the People’s Republic of China” regulation. The office also requested that the Company strictly follows the legal requirements and refers to the relevant national standards to seriously rectify the existing problems, effectively protecting the personal information security of users.
Source: Stand News #Jul05
https://bit.ly/3BhZRP8
#China #Network #SecurityLaw #NationalSecurity #Risk #UnitedStates #PersonalInformation #GlobalTimes #MobileApps #Regulations #TruckGang
China Cyber Security Review Office announced on 5th July that due to the risk of national security and public benefits, they are reviewing the network safety to “Full Delivery”, “Truck Gang” and “Boss Appointment”. During the review period, those three apps will ban new registration. The announcement stated that it was based on the “National Security Law of the People’s Republic of China” and the “Network Security Law of the People’s Republic of China” to prevent risks from expanding. This action targets the Chinese technological enterprises listed in the United States after the mainland government requested “DiDi Travels" being delisted on 4th July.
The Internet Information Office also announced on 4th July that another mobile app “DiDi” has a serious violation of laws and regulations on collecting and using personal information. The office notified the app store to remove an app from DiDi Technology Co. Ltd based on the “Network Security Law of the People’s Republic of China” regulation. The office also requested that the Company strictly follows the legal requirements and refers to the relevant national standards to seriously rectify the existing problems, effectively protecting the personal information security of users.
Source: Stand News #Jul05
https://bit.ly/3BhZRP8
#China #Network #SecurityLaw #NationalSecurity #Risk #UnitedStates #PersonalInformation #GlobalTimes #MobileApps #Regulations #TruckGang