The National Security Bureau stated that the Ministry of National Security of the People's Republic of China is a component of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It is the counterintelligence agency and political security agency of the Chinese government and can exercise the power of the Constitution and laws. The stipulated powers of the public security organs for investigation, detention, pre-trial and execution of arrests.

In July 1983, it was formed by the merger of the entire Central Investigation Department of the Communist Party of China, the Political Security Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, some units of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee, and some units of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

Extended information:

The Ministry of National Security of the People's Republic of China is a functional department of the State Council that safeguards national sovereignty and interests. May exercise the powers of the public security organs for investigation, detention, pre-trial and arrest as stipulated in the Constitution and laws.

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Baidu Encyclopedia - Ministry of National Security of the People's Republic of China