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Human Rights Activists Slam China's New Surveillance Law China's parliament approved a sweeping new national security law on June 30 that allows authorities to conduct warrantless searches and seize personal data without probable cause, sparking widespread outrage among human rights activists worldwide. The law, which goes into effect immediately, gives the Chinese government unprecedented powers to monitor citizens' online activities, intercept private communications, and impose harsh penalties for perceived threats to national security. Critics say the new law will enable China's authoritarian regime to further suppress dissent and stifle free speech in the world's most populous nation. "This is a major blow to human rights in China," said Maya Wang, a researcher at Human Rights Watch, a leading advocacy group that campaigns for global justice and equality. "These powers are sweeping and give Chinese authorities unprecedented discretion to detain individuals without trial, restrict their movements, and censor online content." Wang warns that the new law will have far-reaching consequences for people living in China, where critics say they already face intense government scrutiny and surveillance.