New security law addresses 'ever-growing challenges'

The fresh legislation on national security is a key step for China to build up its security system and deal with new security problems, legal and security experts said.

On Wednesday, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted a new national security law, which covers a wide spectrum of topics including defense, finance, science and technology, culture and religion.

The new law, which will take effect when signed by President Xi Jinping, also includes a clause on cyberspace sovereignty and security.