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China to reward citizens for providing national security intel

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4 years ago

June 9, 2022

China is offering its citizens cash rewards for tip-offs about national security matters

The scheme is part of a crackdown by authorities to weed out what they see as growing threats from foreign espionage and “hostile forces”.

Successful informants may receive rewards of up to ¥100,000.

Authorities are encouraging tip-offs about the people or actions involved. The information also needs to be new to the authorities.

Locals can make the reports online, by post or in person. There is also a state security hotline.

China’s President Xi Jinping is intensifying efforts to crackdown on foreign spies.

In 2017, local governments began offering rewards of up to ¥500,000 for people who help to expose a spy.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.