Representative Christopher H. Smith, Chair
Senator Jeff Merkley, Cochair
Draft Public Security Administration Punishments Law Targets Internet Cafes
October 25, 2004
Xinhua reports that the draft Public Security Administration Punishments Law currently under consideration by China's National People's Congress contains provisions directed at Internet Cafe operators. Under the draft law, anyone caught operating an Internet Cafe without license can be subject to up to 15 days of administrative detention.