The cash rewards are based on the value of the tip-off, ranging from less than $2100 to more than $21,000. 9News
The new measures aim to standardise such rewards and motivate the public, a Ministry of State Security representative told the"The formulation of the measures helps fully mobilise the enthusiasm of the general public to support and assist in national security work, and widely rally the hearts, morale, wisdom and strength of the people," the ministry representative was quoted as saying.
China's growing suspicion toward foreign influences stems partly from its growing geopolitical rivalry with the West, especially the United States, as the country turns more authoritarian at home and assertive abroad under Xi.Foreign forces and their Chinese collaborators have been blamed for criticism of the country's zero-COVID-19 strategy.Foreign correspondents, missionaries and NGO staff were among those identified as likely suspects.