The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a spot advisory urging caution regarding China’s anti-spy law and other regulations.
Since 2014, it has been confirmed that 17 Japanese nationals have been detained by Chinese authorities on charges related to “national security,” and currently, 5 Japanese nationals remain in custody.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises reducing the risk of being perceived as engaging in espionage activities, as actions deemed to “harm national security” in China can lead to detention and punishment.
Under Chinese criminal law and anti-spy laws, participating in or undertaking missions for spy organizations, and taking or providing state secrets or intelligence to foreign organizations, are punishable acts. Simply obtaining or possessing information considered relevant by any means can be regarded as espionage, resulting in severe penalties. Locations marked as “military restricted zones” or “military management zones” are protected under the Military Facilities Protection Law, prohibiting unauthorized entry or photography, and unauthorized land surveying is illegal. Under the Statistics Law, unauthorized statistical investigations by foreigners are also prohibited. These regulations can apply to recent actions as well as past activities.
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