U.S. Issues Level 2 China Travel Advisory Over Detention and Exit-Ban Risks
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 22
U.S. Issues Level 2 China Travel Advisory Over Detention and Exit-Ban Risks
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 22
Summary
An updated U.S. Level 2 advisory warns Americans in mainland China they face risks of wrongful detention, electronic surveillance and exit bans that could stop them from leaving.
China's broad security laws can treat routine academic, professional or personal activity as criminal, and the State Department says private emails, texts and social media may be monitored.
Exit bans can be imposed during investigations or business and civil disputes, sometimes affecting relatives and lasting years; some travelers learn of them only at the airport.
The State Department urged travelers to carry valid documents, enroll in STEP and maintain regular check-ins, while travel expert Bobby Laurie advised using a stripped-down device and avoiding sensitive photos or messages.