China: Anti-espionage law heightens risks for foreign firms
By DW
07 May 2023 |
4:14 pm
The revised anti-espionage law increases security risks for foreign individuals and businesses operating in China, say experts, especially amid growing geopolitical and trade frictions between Beijing and the West.
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