CCP Expands National Defense Law for Conscription of Citizens, Seizure of Assets
Analysts said the Chinese regime could be preparing for war, and foreign businesses in China would also be confiscated under the expanded law.
TL;DR
- China's National Defense Mobilization Law was revised on Aug. 28.
- The revised law expands government power to seize private and tech sector assets.
- It also broadens conscription of citizens, removing age limits for those with special expertise.
- This is the first major revision of the law since 2010 and takes effect Oct. 1.
- Analysts suggest the revision may signal the ruling Chinese Communist Party's intention to prepare for war.