China widens scope of state secrets law

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has steadily strengthened national security measures in recent years. © Reuters

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- China on Tuesday passed a legal change that broadens the scope for classifying "secrets," as the government moves to shore up national security.

The National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislative body, adopted a revised Law on Guarding State Secrets that was immediately endorsed by President Xi Jinping, according to official news agency Xinhua.

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