The Chinese regime is drafting its own anti-terrorism legislation to combat terrorists. Yet in the eyes the international organization Human Rights Watch (HRW), it is simply a tactic for legitimizing human rights violations in the country.
“China has seen appalling attacks on people, and the government has a duty to respond and protect the population. But in its present form this law is little more than a license to commit human rights abuses,” said Sophie Richardson, the China director of the rights watchdog. “The draft needs to be completely overhauled and brought in line with international legal standards.”
The proposed Chinese legislation, published in November last year, seeks public consultation, calls for the establishment of an anti-terrorism center, and the implementation of a mechanism for sharing intelligence across different departments and with international anti-terrorism organizations.
