China's 'New Border Land Law': Everything You Need to Know
China approved a new 'Border Land Law' late last week, ostensibly to formalize its belligerence on the boundaries it shares with other nations.
Editorial Staff
China's 'New Border Land Law': Everything You Need to Know
China approved a new 'Border Land Law' late last week, ostensibly to formalize its belligerence on the boundaries it shares with other nations. Given that this legislation was approved in the middle of a 17-month stalemate with the Indian army, this latest law appears to be geared against India more than any other Chinese neighbour. Key Highlights In an apparent move to formalise its belligerence on the borders it shares with other countries, China passed a new 'border law' late last week. Given that this legislation was passed amidst the ongoing standoff with the Indian army for the last 17 months, this latest law seems aimed at India more than any other neighbour of China. China's parliamentary body, the National People Congress passed the country's law on 23 October (Saturday). China shares land borders with 14 countries and the new land border law will come into effect from 1 January 2022. It also states that China would form joint border committees with countri…
