CX Daily: Public Security Penalty Expansion Risks ‘Abuse of Power,’ Legal Experts Say
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Law /
China’s top legislature is seeking public comment on draft public security law revisions that expand the scope of punishment for a wide range of behaviors, including cheating on exams, organizing pyramid schemes and unauthorized drone flights.
However, some of the proposals include penalties for wearing clothes deemed “detrimental to the feelings of the Chinese nation,” drawing criticism online from legal experts who said those measures violate people’s freedom and could lead to abuse of power. ?
FINANCE & ECONOMY
China-ASEAN?/
Premier Li Qiang proposed a conference next year for East Asian economies to discuss further integrating regional supply chains to make them more efficient and resilient while leveraging their comparative advantages.
Li Qiang made the recommendation in Jakarta Wednesday while speaking at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three (APT) Summit — a gathering of ASEAN members plus China, Japan and South Korea. He also suggested an additional seminar in 2024 to discuss digital solutions for the region’s supply chains. ?
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BUSINESS & TECH
Hydrogen?/
A mega solar-to-hydrogen factory was commissioned in China, marking a milestone for the country’s — and potentially the world’s — effort to produce more green hydrogen, a fuel seen as key for slashing global greenhouse gas emissions.
The Sinopec Xinjiang Kuqa Green Hydrogen Pilot Project entered full operation in the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region after its in-house solar power station was connected to the grid, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., or Sinopec, the plant’s operator, said Aug. 30. ?
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Iron ore?/
The world’s largest steel producer, China Baowu Steel Group Corp. Ltd., officially inked a deal with a Chinese-backed consortium to develop part of the massive West African Simandou mine, the state-owned steel giant said Wednesday.
Under the agreement, Baowu subsidiary Baowu Resources Co. Ltd. and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) will work together to develop blocks 1 and 2 in the northern part of the Simandou project in Guinea. ?
Fine?/
China’s cyber security regulator imposed a 50 million yuan ($6.84 million) fine on the country’s largest academic database for violations in handling personal information.
The operators of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and 14 related apps violated the principles of collecting only necessary personal information with consent, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said Wednesday. ?
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Premier Li Qiang participated in the 26th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit held Wednesday in Jakarta, where he emphasized the importance of unity among the APT countries. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also delivered remarks at the meeting, which was hosted by Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo. At a related event the same day, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris affirmed Washington’s commitment to urging military junta-led Myanmar to embrace democracy. The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related events conclude Thursday.