China's new tech, national security exit rules take effect

China: China is the world's most populous country and a leading global economic and technological power. On September 15, 2026, new regulations on exit and entry administration took effect, strengthening controls on individuals involved in technology transfers and export controls to protect national security and industrial interests. Travel: Restrictions on foreign travel have long applied to senior officials and executives with access to sensitive information, now expanded under the updated framework. Security: The measures target violations of export controls or technology import-export rules that could endanger national technological security. Regulation: New exit-and-entry rules in China took effect on September 15, 2026, formalizing restrictions on citizens seen as potential threats to technological or industrial security.