China introduces revised exit-entry regulations that allow authorities to restrict individuals from leaving the country on national security and technology-related grounds. The updated rules broaden the categories of people who can be subject to exit bans, including those considered security risks or linked to certain technology violations.
The outlets describe the measures as part of China’s effort to strengthen border security and manage technology-related risks. Times of India adds that specific offenses can lead to exit bans that last up to three years, and it notes that recent data shows an increase in the number of exit-ban cases. NDTV focuses more on concerns that the rules could expand Beijing’s control over citizens’ overseas movement and travel, with critics warning the measures may be used more broadly.
