China's State Council Enacts Sweeping New Exit-Ban Law
The State Council's Order No. 841, published July 31, takes effect today and empowers police to bar exits and fine violators.
- Order No. 841 was published July 31, 2026, and takes effect today, September 15, 2026.
- The regulation lets border police deny exit to holders of state secrets or sensitive technology know-how.
- Violators of the new exit and entry rules face fines alongside possible travel bans.
Why it matters: The power to stop an exit is the power to own the person who wants to leave.
State Council of China, Regulations of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration (Order No. 841) ↗ · Sep 15, 20269/15/26