Foreigners carrying out illegal surveys, mapping without permission or marking the location of key facilities without authorization, will face tougher penalties amid measures to enhance security of strategic areas. Tackling these activities, and the requisite punishment, is under discussion as authorities draft amendments to the National Surveying and Mapping Law. According to the State Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information, the amendments have been included in the State Council’s work agenda for 2012. Read More
