China rolls out strict new measures for government sector to protect state secrets

China rolls out strict new measures for government sector to protect state secrets

The 74 articles in the regulations address the dozen-plus new provisions in the revised state secrets law, which took effect in May. Under the regulations, heads of government departments with the authority to determine state secrets will be responsible for defining them. Those officials are required to draw up a “list of state secrets” within … Read more

Success of China’s revised state secrets law depends on widespread publicity and education, says senior official

Success of China’s revised state secrets law depends on widespread publicity and education, says senior official

China’s top official responsible for managing state secrets has pledged to strengthen information protection for all areas concerning national security alongside a campaign to make the public aware of their obligations, after amendments to the country’s state secrets law were passed on Tuesday. Li Zhaozong, head of the National Administration of State Secrets Protection, made … Read more