Disappearances of retired officials and a high-profile defection have triggered sweeping travel restrictions and heightened political anxiety in China.
The halt of the plan is a contingent measure of the regime to deal with public outrage, and the building of the factory may resurface later, an analyst said.
Analysts say Beijing’s account of a former insider seeking foreign intelligence contact may reflect propaganda as Washington expands recruitment efforts.
Cases reported by petitioners suggest controls have tightened nationwide, and some people have been held in detention facilities referred to as ‘black jails.’
Disappearances of retired officials and a high-profile defection have triggered sweeping travel restrictions and heightened political anxiety in China.
The halt of the plan is a contingent measure of the regime to deal with public outrage, and the building of the factory may resurface later, an analyst said.
Analysts say Beijing’s account of a former insider seeking foreign intelligence contact may reflect propaganda as Washington expands recruitment efforts.
Cases reported by petitioners suggest controls have tightened nationwide, and some people have been held in detention facilities referred to as ‘black jails.’