- China has enforced sweeping new travel rules allowing the government greater control over the movements of citizens and foreign nationals.
- Chinese citizens deemed a threat to national technology or industrial security can now be banned from leaving the country.
- Foreign nationals face an entry ban of up to five years if they make false statements on their visa applications.
- Returning citizens who commit illegal acts abroad that harm national security face exit bans ranging from six months to three years.
- Taiwan has warned its citizens, particularly those working in the technology sector, to exercise caution when visiting China under the new regulations.
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Harsh new rules allowing China to ban citizens from leaving country come into force
