China bars citizens from leaving over illegal cross-border technology risks
China implemented new border control rules that can bar citizens from leaving for six months to three years if their overseas illegal or criminal activity is judged to endanger national security, or if they violate technology export or import rules that threaten industrial or technological security. The regulations allow authorities to withhold notice to individuals when cases involve national security or investigations, and they can ban foreigners from entering for one to five years for false visa information. Experts warn the rules use broad terms that may grant wide official discretion, while regulators say ordinary travelers are not targeted.
China can bar returning citizens from leaving for six months to three years.
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Chinese authorities issued new border rules after growing worry about technology export and security. The rules let officials block some people from leaving or entering and may allow no prior notice. Officials may next use the rules to…
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