Proposed changes to Chinese public security law to criminalise comments, clothing or symbols that "undermine the spirit" of the country

Violations of the law could lead to detainment for up to 15 days and fines up to 5,000 yuan ($1,068), according to the draft law that has triggered the concern of legal experts, who say the amendments could be used arbitrarily. “Who confirms the ‘spirit of the Chinese nation’ and according to what procedure? Who recognises the ‘feelings of the Chinese nation’ and according to what procedures?” wrote Tong Zhiwei, a constitutional studies scholar at the East China University of Political Science and Law.