Emergency Response Law

Chinese officials told to stop avoiding media questions about emergencies

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Chinese officials told to stop avoiding media questions about emergencies

Chinese government officials will no longer be allowed to avoid commenting on emergencies under new legislative amendments to give journalists better “legal protection”. A commentary published on Friday in Legal Weekly, a newspaper under the supervision of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission – a Communist Party body with a wide range of supervisory … Read more

China reinforces central emergency response law as vast swathes battle downpours, drought

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China reinforces central emergency response law as vast swathes battle downpours, drought

The revision, passed by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, takes effect in November. Maximum penalties for anyone failing to fulfil their legal responsibilities during emergencies will increase fivefold under the revised law – from 200,000 yuan (US$27,520) to a million yuan to deter “particularly serious” situations, according to … Read more