英文摘要 |
Based on comprehensive analysis of Chinese Constitution and national security laws, this article argues that the legal obligations of individuals and entities under China’s national security laws are in essence reactive and defensive, i. e. , they shall undertake responsibility to safeguard the country when national security is threatened. In contrast, Australian intelligence activities and intelligence laws have always been offensive, by their nature, due to special international circumstances after the World War Ⅱ. Moreover, with its unique characteristics, the Australian Constitution allows its intelligence laws to impose both reactive/defensive obligations and proactive/offensive obligations. Therefore, looking at general or principal clauses in Chinese national security laws, the Australia observers would misinterpret them based on its own experiences, claiming that these stipulations would force Chinese companies to conduct offensive espionage activities. This is completely groundless. |