China introduces rules on guarding state secrets taking a new step towards implementation of laws that guard state secrets.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to introduce new rules for implementing the country’s law on guarding state secrets, which will come into effect on September 1.
The regulations, comprising six chapters and 74 articles, are designed to ensure the proper enforcement of the newly revised law on guarding state secrets, updated in February.
These regulations aim to further refine leadership and management mechanisms related to state-secret protection, specifying the responsibilities of the relevant parties in more detail.
The document also calls for improved management of classified items and enhanced protection of state secrets, alongside better supervision of related activities.
Under these regulations, commendations and rewards will be given to organizations and individuals who ensure the safety of state secrets during emergencies or who promptly report activities involving leaks or illegal acquisition of state secrets, among other commendable actions.
Internet operators are required to comply with confidentiality laws and protocols, establish mechanisms to detect and handle violations, and create emergency plans for state-secret leaks.
The regulations also emphasize strict checks and management of personnel engaged in confidential work, specifying various state-secret leakage scenarios in public institutions and holding responsible personnel accountable and punishable for violating relevant statutes.
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