The Decision was made by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and entered into force on 28 Dec. 2000.
The Decision is China’s first rule on cybersecurity, with key points as follows:
Hacking or destroying the computer system constitutes a crime.
Subverting the state power, destroying the national unity and the unity of nationalities, stealing the state secrets and engaging in activities involving cult by publishing information on the Internet constitute a crime.
Infringing the legitimate rights of others on the Internet constitutes a crime.