A military history buff in China found discarded confidential military documents at a recycling station, prompting the country's Ministry of State Security to investigate and close loopholes in handling such materials.
Key Points
Retired man found confidential military documents in discarded books at a recycling station
State security agency praised the man for reporting the incident and investigated the matter
Loopholes in handling such materials were closed by the military
Pros
Prompt action taken by retired man to report the discovery of confidential military documents
State security agency investigated the incident and closed loopholes in handling such materials
Cons
Difficulty in determining what constitutes a state secret in China due to opaque state security bodies and legal system