The latest terror attacks in Brussels that killed at least 34 people has once again reassured Chinese legal experts of the necessity of an Anti-Terrorism Law given escalating global terror activities.
Zhao Hongrui, dean of the School of Law of Harbin Institute of Technology, told the Global Times that China's first Anti-Terrorism Law has provided solid legal foundation for the country to combat terrorism, saying that China has been implementing strict security checks at subways, railway stations and airports.
Zhao noted that implementing the law is key to anti-terrorism, saying that police and medical staff in the forefront should receive solid training in dealing with emergencies.
Wang Hongwei, an associate professor at the Renmin University of China, told the Global Times that "this event showed that the terrorists have planned their attacks well. Therefore, China should remain vigilant against those who try to go abroad to receive training and return to the country to plot terror attacks."
Wang said China should always be on alert to prevent terrorism, as the country "has rare experience in combating large-scale terror attacks."
According to China Business News, many Chinese tourism companies have activated an alert system and warned visitors in Brussels to reduce trips and keep safe.
The Brussels attacks have triggered a high alert level in the world. The French prime minister on Wednesday said there was an "urgent" need to tighten controls on the European Union's borders, Reuters reported.
U.S. Republican front-runner Donald Trump also posted a video on his Instagram, saying that "watch this clip from earlier this year. Time and time again I have been right about terrorism. It's time to get tough!"
A CNBC report said that it could give Trump a boost to his fiery anti-immigrant rhetoric.
"If the terror attack happened in the U.S., Trump may win more support for his candidacy due to his tough stance," Sun Chenghao, an assistant research fellow at the Chinese Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, told the Global Times.
