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Control Above All: Even Harder for Chinese Citizens to Leave Their Country
As of 2026-09-15, new regulations make it more difficult for Chinese citizens to enter or leave China. The government now has broader authority to restrict movement if it deems 'national development' or 'national security' at risk. Lawyer Henry Gao warns this turns the right to leave into a state-granted privilege. The law aims to prevent unwanted outflow of knowledge and talent, as seen in the blocked Manus-Meta deal. Critics argue the law is vague, grants excessive power, and undermines citizens’ legal protections.
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