In response to overseas media questioning the amendment of the Anti -Spy Law of China, the Ministry of National Security of China refuted that its actions were malicious solutions and discredited China's normal legislation.
The person in charge of the Ministry of National Security of China issued a post on the official WeChat public account on Friday (August 4). When answering questions from reporters, the above response was made.
The person in charge of the Ministry of National Security of China said that after the revision of the Anti -Spy Law, domestic and foreign public opinion was more concerned. Most of the opinions supported the revision of the law and believed that the spy behavior was serious illegal criminal acts and must be severely cracked down in accordance with the law.At the same time, individual overseas media expressed concern about the amendment of the anti -spy law in China, rendering will affect the investment and business environment, and some even maliciously solve to attack the normal legislative activities of China.
In this regard, the Ministry of National Security of China made four responses.The person in charge of the Ministry of National Security of China said that strengthening anti -spy work and maintaining national security is a general practice of countries around the world.It is an international approach to prevent combat spy activities and maintain national security in the form of legislative forms. Many countries have similar legal provisions.
The person in charge pointed out that revising the anti -spy law is the need to maintain China's national security.The purpose of revising the anti -espionage law is to prevent, stop, and punish various spy illegal criminal activities implemented by the spy intelligence agency, and do not target companies and personnel in China who are legal operations, investment, and employment in China.
The person in charge said that Article 2 of the Anti -Spy Law clearly stipulates that China's anti -spy work adheres to the principle of "active defense", which clearly reflects the justice of China's anti -spy work.Some overseas media will investigate and deal with spy activities in accordance with the law and link with the normal exchanges between the state, enterprises, and personnel.
The person in charge continued to call the anti -spy law.Anti -spy law has clearly stipulated the principles of anti -spy work, the definition of spy behavior, the conditions and procedures of the investigation and disposal, and the legal guarantee supervision.Some overseas media are concerned about the definition of "stealing, spying, buying, and illegally providing other documents, data, data, and items that illegally provide national security and interests.
In response to this, the person in charge responded. First of all, the premise of this definition is illegal behavior. It is not subject to this article.Secondly, this definition indicates the boundaries of illegal behaviors and legal behaviors, facilitates social awareness, and enhances the definition of the company and its personnel to legalize its business in China.Again, this definition is the common practice of legislation in various countries.Most countries will obtain, collect, copy, leak, and provide various documents, materials, information, items, business secrets and other behaviors that harm national security or interests, and all serve as spy behaviors.
The person in charge emphasized that China is a country ruled by law, and law enforcement agencies have always insisted on doing things strictly in accordance with the law.The Anti -Spy Law clearly demanded that "the anti -spy work should be carried out in accordance with the law" and "protecting the legitimate rights and interests of individuals and organizations", which fully reflects the principle of rule of law, fully reflects the punishment of spy behavior and respect for human rights unity.For spy behaviors that endanger China's national security, law enforcement organs will strictly investigate and deal with the laws and regulations; the national security organs will be protected in accordance with the law for the legitimate rights and interests of individuals and organizations.
The Chinese Ministry of Security published its first article on the official WeChat public account on Tuesday (August 1), calling on the anti -spy of the whole society.US State Department spokesman Miller Miller said at a regular press conference on Wednesday (2nd) that the Ministry of Security of China has called on the anti -spy of anti -spy of the whole society and said that the United States will pay close attention to how Beijing implements the revised anti -spy method.Overseas media said that relevant laws will affect foreign companies' business environment in China.