The Chinese government is offering cash rewards of up to CNY500,000 ($72,432) to citizens of Beijing who expose foreign spies, according to reports in the Beijing Daily, a Communist party newspaper. The city of 22 million has become a favoured destination for foreign spy agencies "and other hostile forces" hoping to infiltrate China, said a statement by public security officials. China has been accused of using its vast surveillance network and internet censorship to stifle dissent since it began opening up.
The Chinese government is offering cash rewards of up to CNY500,000 ($72,432) to citizens of Beijing who expose foreign spies, according to reports in the Beijing Daily, a Communist party newspaper. The city of 22 million has become a favoured destination for foreign spy agencies "and other hostile forces" hoping to infiltrate China, said a statement by public security officials. Would-be informants can report espionage activities via post, telephone or an appointment at an intelligence facility in Beijing.