What is occurring is a preparation not for a peaceful protest ... but for an act of provocation against law enforcement bodies to incite the use of force with the aim of causing chaos and confusion and seizing power.

After that, they planned to start seizing official buildings, and start blocking railway lines with the aim of completely paralyzing the state.

Who can protest an injustice but does not is an accomplice to the act

The Chinese government firmly supports and protects, in accordance with the law, all legal protest activities, ... We believe that the broad masses will, proceeding from the fundamental interests of the nation and taking the overall situation into account, carry out the activities in good order and in accordance with law.

What is this emergency act all about? Is it another name for martial law?

The attorney general conceded that the Patriot Act isn't perfect, and that it can be changed without damaging law enforcement's ability to stop terrorists,