China ‘Foreign Relations Law’ to punish decoupling

China ‘Foreign Relations Law’ to punish decoupling

A year after the US-China chips war started in earnest and less than two months after G7 countries’ May 7 decision to de-risk from China, Beijing has hit back with a new law. Hastily enacted legislation, effective Saturday, authorizes authorities to punish any organization or individual for committing “acts that are detrimental to China’s national […] The post China ‘Foreign Relations Law’ to punish decoupling appeared first on Asia Times.

China is sharpening its lawfare weapons to target foreign companies

With China already a risky place for foreign companies to operate, Beijing’s newly amended counterespionage law looks likely to present new uncertainties and legal risks for international firms.Read more...

China: Foreign relations law to counter 'bullying'

BEIJING: China's top diplomat said on Thursday a new foreign relations law would help counter 'bullying' by other countries after Beijing approved legislation it said would enhance its powers to counter sanctions.