China can block citizens from leaving country over national security, tech violations
BEIJING — New border control rules taking effect in China on Tuesday could ban citizens from leaving the country if they engage in illegal activity that endangers national or industrial security. The rules, part of a broader overhaul of border regulations, reflect in part heightened government concern about the export of technology at a time of growing competition with the U.S. in artificial…
China implemented new border control rules on Tuesday that could prevent citizens from departing the country if they engage in activities that threaten national or industrial security. These regulations, part of a larger overhaul, demonstrate the government's heightened concerns regarding the export of technology amidst heightened competition with the United States in artificial intelligence and other emerging sectors.
The regulation's opening clause indicates that its purpose is to safeguard China's sovereignty, security, and developmental interests.
According to the regulation, a citizen who commits illegal or criminal acts overseas that endanger national security might face a ban on returning to China for a period ranging from six months to three years from their return date. Similarly, a citizen who breaches technology export or import laws could be prohibited from leaving if their actions endanger industrial or technological security, as stated in the regulation.
The regulations also grant authorities the discretion to refrain from informing the individuals concerned about the ban if doing so could compromise national security or the investigation.
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