In addition to the fact that the law may incite political sentiments in some segments of the Taiwanese populace, it may also foster social interactions that are not conducive to cross-cultural and people-to-people interactions.
In addition to China’s delayed post-pandemic opening, spectators observe a significant decline in the number of foreign visitors to the country, which may be partially attributed to worsening ties with the West. In late June, the US State Department advised Americans to” evaluate journey( to China ) due to arbitrary enforcement of local regulations, including in relation to leave restrictions and the risk of unlawful detentions.”
Beijing would do well to prevent local politics at its water’s advantage as much as possible at a time when Beijing is pushing for cross-cultural exchanges worldwide. In fact, China has recently demonstrated a willingness to restrain its” dog warrior” approach to foreign policy, as evidenced by the dismissal of Mr. Zhao Lijian as the Chinese foreign ministry’s official. One of the West’s most vocal detractors was Zhao.
PUBLIC SECURITY REFORMS TIMING
More than ten years ago, on January 1, 2013, Beijing implemented its final revision to the public safety rules. Although the precise motivations behind Beijing’s recent push for new laws are inevitably unknown, it comes at a time when China is struggling with slow economic growth and alarmingly high youth unemployment. Nationalism and monetary expansion are two of the most closely scrutinized pillars that support the authenticity of China’s Communist Party regime.
The schedule of the proposed law seems to indicate an effort to strengthen the group’s reputation as a fervent supporter of Chinese regional satisfaction as progress is sluggish. However, the government’s arduous efforts to draw in and keep international investments in China may be undermined by the rise of political sentiment, which could worsen the economic difficulties of the nation.
The suggested improvements criminalize offensive clothing as well as icons and remarks. If you look at it more closely, the proposed laws reflect the direction of local politics in China in a new century, where the celebration is positioned as the driving force behind the country’s revival.
It is still unclear whether Chinese legislators may ultimately pass the law or make additional amendments to clarify the proposed additions given the lengthy open debate and the foreign stakes involved.
Li Mingjiang is an Associate Professor and Provost’s Chair in International Relations at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, and Tiong Wei Jie is a PhD candidate in foreign connections.