China lawmakers consider tough penalties for hackers

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http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-12/22/content_7327833.htm

Xinhua
2008-12-22 

BEIJING -- Hackers trying to download information by manipulating or 
breaking into computers would face tough penalties under a draft 
amendment of the criminal law which is being debated by China's top 
legislature on Monday.

The draft amendment, which has been forwarded to the Standing Committee 
of the National People's Congress (NPC) for review, also stipulates 
penalties for illegal private banks and for organizing pyramid sales. 


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