Security forces conduct an anti-terrorist drill in Beijing. Legal experts also say the proposed law would consolidate the leadership’s existing goal to bolster state power. Photo: CNS Security forces conduct an anti-terrorist drill in Beijing. Legal experts also say the proposed law would consolidate the leadership’s existing goal to bolster state power. Photo: CNS
Security forces conduct an anti-terrorist drill in Beijing. Legal experts also say the proposed law would consolidate the leadership’s existing goal to bolster state power. Photo: CNS

Legal experts fear China's national security law will stifle freedoms

Experts say scope of the draft law is too broad and vague to address 'unprecedented security risks' and could be used to justify suppression

Topic |   Human rights in China
Security forces conduct an anti-terrorist drill in Beijing. Legal experts also say the proposed law would consolidate the leadership’s existing goal to bolster state power. Photo: CNS Security forces conduct an anti-terrorist drill in Beijing. Legal experts also say the proposed law would consolidate the leadership’s existing goal to bolster state power. Photo: CNS
Security forces conduct an anti-terrorist drill in Beijing. Legal experts also say the proposed law would consolidate the leadership’s existing goal to bolster state power. Photo: CNS
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