China wants to ban clothes that 'hurt nation's feelings'

China has proposed a draft law banning speech and clothing that is "detrimental to the spirit of Chinese people". Violators could face fines or jail time.
The law does not define what constitutes a violation, leading to concerns about excessive enforcement and infringement of personal rights.
Online critics say determining when "national feelings" are "hurt" would be subjective. They cite cases of people detained for wearing Japanese kimonos.
Legal experts warn vague wording could enable abuse, as law enforcers may make unreasonable moral judgements.
The law is one example of China's president seeking to redefine model citizenship with "morality guidelines" like having faith in him and the Communist Party.

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