China is considering a ban on clothes that ‘hurt the feelings of the Chinese people’

China's legislature is considering revising a law to penalize individuals who offend the government through their clothing or speech with fines or jail time.
Offenders could face up to 15 days detention or fines up to 5,000 yuan ($680) for behavior deemed detrimental to the spirit of the Chinese people.
The potential law reflects a broader crackdown on civil liberties under Xi Jinping, including detentions for wearing certain clothes.
Chinese social media users expressed concerns that the law could lead to arbitrary punishment for hurting Chinese sentiments.
The proposed revisions come amid other crackdowns like targeting homeowners and LGBTQ+ discrimination on campuses.

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