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
