China’s latest dangerous move: Prepares to amend National Defence Law to include threats to its economic interests as threats to China

 

ACN Weekend Special by Prof. Ashok Tiku, Senior Analyst, China Affairs

China is mulling amendments to its Law on National Defence amid profound changes in the world over the past two decades by adding key formulations, including threats to the country’s development interests, as reasons for defence mobilization, and involvement in global security governance.

The Chinese version of the draft released by the Standing committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at its 22nd session (13-17th Oct)  on 17th Oct seeks opinions from the general public (till November 19) for considerations and preparation of the final draft for approval by the Standing committee or by the NPC in March 2021. However, the Legislative rights of the NPC Standing committee include drafting and revising laws except those to be enacted by the full congress of the NPC. Read more...