EconomyGovernment
17 October 2023, 5:14 pm 1 minute
Reuters reported that Chinese civil servants and employees of state-linked enterprises are facing tighter constraints on private travel abroad and scrutiny of their foreign connections, as Beijing wages a campaign against foreign influence.
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The actions reflect President Xi Jinping’s focus on national security amid fraught relations with the West, two experts told Reuters. China in recent months has encouraged citizens to participate in anti-espionage activity, and introduced new laws that broadened the definition of spying.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: EconomyGovernment
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Economy & PolicyGovernment & Public ServicesTransport & Logistics
Regions: Asia
Countries: China
Win Types: Impact (Long Term)
Story Types: Special Report / Insight
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Significant National Story