China imposes travel restrictions to protect 'national security'

China has imposed travel restrictions on its citizens, including exit bans for those deemed a threat to the country's industrial or technological security. The new rules, effective from September 15, 2026, aim to safeguard national sovereignty and development interests. Analysts warn that these rules provide a wide scope for interpretation, potentially leading to arbitrary restrictions, as seen in the case of American political analyst Min Zin, who was detained in China.