China Expands State Secrets Law to Include 'Work Secrets'

The revision, effective from May 1, aims to protect non-state secret information that could adversely affect national security.

China's top legislative body broadened the state secrets law, introducing 'work secrets' as a new category of protected information.
The law now covers information that, while not classified as state secrets, could have negative impacts if disclosed.
This move is part of President Xi Jinping's broader national security strategy, which has seen a crackdown on espionage and tighter control over information.
Foreign businesses in China face increased risks and uncertainties due to the expanded scope of what may be considered sensitive information.
The revision also strengthens the coordination between the state secrets law and China's Data Security Law.