On June 6, China’s Ministry of State Security (MoSS) promulgated new rules called “Rules
for Rewarding Citizens for Reporting Acts that Endanger National Security" to encourage
citizens to report acts that “endanger national security.” It offered different amounts as rewards,
depending on the level of contribution, with the highest reward being 100,000 yuan ($15,000)
or more. The rules came into effect the same day. A MoSS official said at a press conference
that China’s national security is facing a serious and complex situation, “especially as the
infiltration and theft activities of foreign espionage and intelligence agencies and various
hostile forces against us have significantly intensified.” The public is encouraged to report
through a phone number, website, letter and in person. The national security authorities will
issue spiritual (award certificates) or material awards (bonuses) depending on the situation. The
bonus is divided into four levels according to the degree of contribution, with the lowest being
less than 10,000 yuan ($1,500) and the highest more than 100,000 yuan ($15,000).
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