Global industry groups voice opposition to China cybersecurity law

Contentious requirements: Beijing has aopted a cybersecurity law to counter growing threats of hacking and terrorism.

WASHINGTON:  More than 40 international business and technology organisations representing hundreds of companies expressed “deep concerns” to the Chinese government about a new cybersecurity law they said would likely increase the separation between China and the rest of the world economy.

Beijing on Monday adopted a cybersecurity law it called necessary to counter growing threats of hacking and terrorism.