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China May Toughen Laws on 'Illegal' Mapping

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Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 15:15
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Cartographers who publish maps which do not include all of China's territorial claims may receive tougher punishments in the future, according to a draft of regulations, state media reported Tuesday. The move comes amid a worsening political crisis between Tokyo and Beijing over disputed islands, and would see a ten-fold increase in the maximum fine payable for publishing maps considered inaccurate by the Chinese government. Read More

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  • surveyor 04.11.2011 19:37
    There are steps that are being taken by many surveyors as a community which stand ...

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  • Jake 30.08.2011 07:47
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