TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Cabinet on Thursday reviewed and approved draft amendments to the National Security Act and three other laws.

Under the amendments to the National Security Act, no one may publicly advocate or promote China, Hong Kong, Macau or other foreign countries or hostile foreign forces in their aims to wage war against Taiwan or eliminate ROC sovereignty by non-peaceful means, CNA reported. The ban covers text, drawings, sounds, speech, images, electronic records, and other forms of communication.

Violations will be subject to fines ranging from NT$100,000 (US$3,170) to NT$1 million. For online content involving advocacy of war, or the dissemination of false or misleading information that endangers national security or stability, internet service providers will be required to take action and provide relevant data to authorities.

Providers who fail to comply may face fines of up to NT$1 million and be ordered to make corrections within a specified period. Continued noncompliance can lead to additional penalties.

The draft also stipulates that anyone who acquires national core key technology trade secrets through theft, embezzlement, fraud, coercion, or other improper means shall be sentenced to at least seven years in prison and fined up to NT$300 million. Active-duty military personnel or civil servants who intentionally violate the National Security Act will see their penalties increased by up to one-half.