Andy Wong via Associated PressThe Chinese government will reward citizens with cash or “spiritual” incentives if they come forward with national security tip-offs, according to plans announced by Beijing this week. “The formulation of the measures is conducive to fully mobilising the enthusiasm of the general public to support and assist in national security work, widely rallying the hearts, morale, wisdom and strength of the people,” the representative told Legal Daily. The term “hostile forces” used to lay out the threats the government’s rewards system aims to target could also potentially include Chinese citizens who are critical of the government. Hong Kong is also set to upgrade its “anti-violence hotline,” according to a press release posted on the Hong Kong police website. Authorities launched the hotline in 2019 following the protests over the national security law imposed by Beijing .

Source: Huffington Post June 08, 2022 13:54 UTC