China imposes travel curbs to protect ‘national security’
Citizens who violate technology import and export regulations could be banned from leaving China, according to the State Council.
Beijing, China has implemented extensive travel restrictions on its citizens, effective from Tuesday, according to a State Council statement. The measures include bans on individuals who are believed to pose a threat to China's industrial or technological security. Those who violate technology import and export regulations may also face travel bans, with violators subject to bans lasting from six months to three years following their return to China.
The restrictions aim to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, according to the State Council. However, analysts warn that the broad scope of the travel rules could potentially be arbitrarily applied. Security and criminal activities are described as vaguely defined and easily adjusted, leaving room for interpretation.
The case of US citizen Min Zin, who was detained in Yunnan province in June and held improperly, serves as an example of the potential breadth of the restrictions. China denies holding Min Zin improperly and instead claims he was suspected of violating Chinese law.
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