China Formalizes Exit And Entry Rules: Regulation Take Effect September 15, 2026

China’s New Exit Rules Spark Fears of a New Era of ‘Closing the Country Off’

Chinese authorities officially released the “Regulations of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration” on July 31. Under the new rules, Chinese citizens deemed likely to endanger national industrial security or technological security may be prohibited from leaving the country. The regulations will take effect on Sept. 15 this year. Some commentators said the […]

China's new entry-exit rules could raise risks for Taiwanese: MAC

Taipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Wednesday that China's newly announced entry-exit regulations contain vaguely defined national security provisions and give authorities broad discretion to restrict people's movement, potentially increasing the risks faced by Taiwanese traveling there.

China launches new border rules

Taiwanese travelers could face exit restrictions as China expands government control under new regulations, an analyst said yesterday.China’s State Council has released new exit and entry regulations that expand the authorities’ power to restrict travel. Hung Pu-chao (洪浦釗), deputy head of Tunghai Un

China Broadens Exit-Entry Ban Powers With Sweeping New Rules

Beijing will implement new exit-entry regulations on Sept. 15 that significantly broaden authorities’ power to restrict overseas travel by Chinese citizens and impose stricter penalties on foreign nationals who submit false information, violate border rules, or are placed on China’s restricted lists when seeking entry. Published by the State Council on Friday, the 19-article administrative regulations supplement China’s 2012 Exit and Entry Admin…

China Formalizes Exit And Entry Rules: Regulation Take Effect September 15, 2026

BEIJING, China – On July 31, 2026, Chinese authorities officially released the State Council Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration. This new policy takes effect on September 15 and formalizes previously vague border control measures in China. The 19 articles aim to protect travelers while giving the government clearer authority for national security reasons. Chinese […] The post China Formalizes Exit and Entry Rules: Regulation Take Effec…