Proposed Chinese Law Could Ban Clothes Deemed Harmful to National Spirit

China may ban clothes that "hurt feelings" of nation per draft law, fines or jail possible.
Law does not specify which clothes could be banned.
Some in China object that law's standards are too vague.
In past, people questioned or criticized for wearing foreign styles like kimono.
Law proposes judging if speech or clothes "harm spirit of Chinese people."

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Proposed Chinese Law Could Ban Clothes Deemed Harmful to National Spirit

China may ban clothes that "hurt feelings" of nation per draft law, fines or jail possible.
Law does not specify which clothes could be banned.
Some in China object that law's standards are too vague.
In past, people questioned or criticized for wearing foreign styles like kimono.
Law proposes judging if speech or clothes "harm spirit of Chinese people."

hindustantimes.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/27/2023

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9/6/2023

Wall Street Journal: China bans use of iPhones for government officials

China has reportedly banned the use of iPhones by central government officials, potentially as a retaliation against US restrictions on Chinese tech companies.

9/6/2023

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

9/7/2023

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

A draft law in China banning speech and dressing "detrimental to the spirit of Chinese people" has raised concerns over vague phrasing and potential abuse of personal rights.

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White House Criticizes China's iPhone Ban as 'Inappropriate Retaliation'

The White House has called the bans on iPhones in China by government agencies an "inappropriate retaliation" and refers to it as aggressive behavior from the People's Republic of China.

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Uganda's president has ordered a ban on imports of used clothing, sparking panic among traders in the secondhand clothing market who rely on the business for their livelihoods.