# Clamping down: China tightens exit rules

https://mins.news/en/item/24787

- France 24, 2026-08-18 06:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260818-clamping-down-china-tightens-exit-rules

> China announced new border regulations in late July in what is seen as an expansion of state control over citizens. Taking effect on September 15, the rules tighten traveller checks and add grounds for restricting Chinese citizens from leaving, including bans lasting up to three years in some cases.

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