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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: China Tightens Exit Controls, Raising Concerns Over Citizens' Freedom to Travel Abroad
Caption: China Tightens Exit Controls, Raising Concerns Over Citizens’ Freedom to Travel Abroad. New Chinese travel rules allow authorities to block citizens from leaving the country for up to three years. The restrictions target people accused of harming national security, violating technology rules, or travelling to high-risk destinations. Beijing says the measures protect sovereignty and prevent scams, illegal gambling, and dangerous overseas activities. Critics argue the rules could pressure Chinese citizens abroad and punish political activism or criticism of authorities. Some citizens reportedly face passport refusals without written explanations, making travel restrictions difficult to challenge legally. Rights group data shows Chinese exit-ban cases have increased dramatically over recent years, according to BBC Chinese. State employees and civil servants also report surrendering passports or needing official approval for overseas travel. Experts say the expanding controls reflect growing ideological pressure under President Xi Jinping and revive painful historical memories. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,China,exit controls,travel restrictions,Chinese citizens,national security,passport refusals,overseas travel,political activism,Xi Jinping,state employees,civil servants,freedom to travel,ideological pressure
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