“Since Xi Jinping took power in 2012, China has expanded the legal landscape for exit bans and increasingly used them, sometimes outside legal justification,” according to the Safeguard Defenders report.
https://safeguarddefenders.com/en/blog/new-report-trapped-china-s-expanding-use-exit-bans
“Between 2018 and July of this year, no less than five new or amended (Chinese) laws provide for the use of exit bans, for a total today of 15 laws,” according to Laura Harth, Safeguard Defenders campaign director.
China exit bans have been a topic of concern for many years. An exit ban is implemented by a government, prevents a foreign citizen from leaving the country. China has been known to apply exit bans in situations where individuals are involved in disputes with Chinese companies or authorities. These exit bans have been rapidly increasingly in recent years, especially for foreign nationals working or engaging in business in China.
The impact of China exit bans can be devastating for individuals. Often, individuals who are subject to an exit ban are unable to work or return home to their families for months or even years. Families are left without income, and children are unable to attend school.
Some international human rights organizations have criticized China’s exit ban policies as a way to harass and intimidate foreign nationals who have become involved in disputes with Chinese authorities or companies. It has also been alleged that these bans can be used as a tool by the Chinese government to pressure foreign nationals into providing information or confession.
There is also a lack of transparency in China’s legal process, which adds to the problem. Foreign nationals are often not informed of the reason for an exit ban, making it difficult for them to understand the situation and seek legal assistance. In many cases, it can be challenging to navigate the legal system in China, especially for individuals who do not speak Chinese.
China is extremely concerned about its demographic disaster, the only thing that can help their problem quickly is immigration of young people. Perhaps this is why tChina is trying to keep foreigners from leaving.
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