Zhu said nurses at other hospitals in her city still had their passports, for instance.. . And government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties. China's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies ...
Across China, similar warnings are spreading as the authorities tighten control over state employees'contacts with foreigners. Some kindergarten teachers, doctors and even government contractors and employees of state-owned enterprises have been ordered to hand in their passports ...
China's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies. ...
topFull-time officials at six fishing villages near the city of Zhoushan, in coastal Zhejiang Province, were told to surrender their documents, a local government notice shows
topFull-time officials at six fishing villages near the city of Zhoushan, in coastal Zhejiang Province, were told to surrender their documents, a local government notice shows.
topZhu said nurses at other hospitals in her city still had their passports, for instance.. . And government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties
topAcross China, similar warnings are spreading as the authorities tighten control over state employees'contacts with foreigners. Some kindergarten teachers, doctors and even government contractors and employees of state-owned enterprises have been ordered to hand in their passports
topChina's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies.
topAcross China, similar warnings are spreading as the authorities tighten control over state employees'contacts with foreigners
topZhu said nurses at other hospitals in her city still had their passports, for instance.. . And government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties. China's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies
top... at six fishing villages near the city of Zhoushan, in coastal Zhejiang Province, were told to surrender their documents, a local government notice shows. In a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since 2018.
topAnd government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties. China's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies
topFull-time officials at six fishing villages near the city of Zhoushan, in coastal Zhejiang Province, were told to surrender their documents, a local government notice shows. In a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since...
topBut while ordinary Chinese might complain about restrictions on their freedoms, government employees are unlikely to put up much resistance, said Professor Liu, in Hong Kong.. . Indeed, the government workers The Times spoke to all said they would not quit over having their passports taken.
top... while ordinary Chinese might complain about restrictions on their freedoms, government employees are unlikely to put up much resistance, said Professor Liu, in Hong Kong.. . Indeed, the government workers The Times spoke to all said they would not quit over having their passports taken.
topNo Passports, No Study Abroad: China Limits Public Employees'Travel. Even low-level government employees like elementary school teachers and nurses have been ordered to hand in their passports, to enforce "discipline.".
topAcross China, similar warnings are spreading as the authorities tighten control over state employees'contacts with foreigners. Some kindergarten teachers, doctors and even government contractors and employees of state-owned enterprises have been ordered to hand in their passports
top... similar warnings are spreading as the authorities tighten control over state employees'contacts with foreigners. Some kindergarten teachers, doctors and even government contractors and employees of state-owned enterprises have been ordered to hand in their passports.
topChina's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies.
topMs. Zhu said nurses at other hospitals in her city still had their passports, for instance.. . And government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties
topMs. Zhu said nurses at other hospitals in her city still had their passports, for instance.. . And government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties
topBut the authorities are especially vigilant about overseas contact. The Chinese government has long been wary of the threat of espionage and what it sees as hostile foreign forces seeking to sow discontent.
topFor policymakers, that makes "everything related to foreign countries risky," he added.. . The Chinese government still wants to broadcast an image of openness, and would prefer to keep its inward turn more quiet, said Wu Qiang, an independent political analyst in Beijing
topBut while ordinary Chinese might complain about restrictions on their freedoms, government employees are unlikely to put up much resistance, said Professor Liu, in Hong Kong.
topFor policymakers, that makes "everything related to foreign countries risky," he added.. . The Chinese government still wants to broadcast an image of openness, and would prefer to keep its inward turn more quiet, said Wu Qiang, an independent political analyst in Beijing.
topBut while ordinary Chinese might complain about restrictions on their freedoms, government employees are unlikely to put up much resistance, said Professor Liu, in Hong Kong.
topBut the authorities are especially vigilant about overseas contact. The Chinese government has long been wary of the threat of espionage and what it sees as hostile foreign forces seeking to sow discontent.
topEven People's Daily ran an opinion piece defending overseas talent.. . But while ordinary Chinese might complain about restrictions on their freedoms, government employees are unlikely to put up much resistance, said Professor Liu, in Hong Kong.
topFor policymakers, that makes "everything related to foreign countries risky," he added.. . The Chinese government still wants to broadcast an image of openness, and would prefer to keep its inward turn more quiet, said Wu Qiang, an independent political analyst in...
topFor policymakers, that makes "everything related to foreign countries risky," he added.. . The Chinese government still wants to broadcast an image of openness, and would prefer to keep its inward turn more quiet, said Wu Qiang, an independent political analyst in Beijing
topDongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate.
topAnd government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties. China's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies
topDongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate
topDongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate
topDongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate
topDongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate
topZhu said nurses at other hospitals in her city still had their passports, for instance.. . And government employees are not the only ones being scrutinized for overseas ties
topThe rules are part of a push by the central authorities to impose greater so-called political discipline and ideological loyalty on government workers
topDongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate. But as the central government's scrutiny of midlevel officials has grown, those midlevel officials were probably trying to avoid any possible sources of trouble
topThe rules are part of a push by the central authorities to impose greater so-called political discipline and ideological loyalty on government workers. Two of the people The Times spoke to said they were also ordered to disclose their personal social media accounts to their employers
topThe rules are part of a push by the central authorities to impose greater so-called political discipline and ideological loyalty on government workers. Two of the people The Times spoke to said they were also ordered to disclose their personal social media accounts to their employers
topThe New York Times spoke to seven public employees, including an elementary school music teacher, a nurse and a literature professor, who confirmed the restrictions.
topThe rules are part of a push by the central authorities to impose greater so-called political discipline and ideological loyalty on government workers. Two of the people The Times spoke to said they were also ordered to disclose their personal social media accounts to their employers
top... City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate. But as the central government's scrutiny of midlevel officials has grown, those midlevel officials were probably trying to avoid any possible sources of trouble
topBut while ordinary Chinese might complain about restrictions on their freedoms, government employees are unlikely to put up much resistance, said Professor Liu, in Hong Kong.. . Indeed, the government workers The Times spoke to all said they would not quit over having their passports taken
topOfficials cite various reasons, including protecting national security, fighting corruption and cutting costs. But the scope of the restrictions has expanded rapidly, sweeping up employees who say they have no access to sensitive information or government funds
top... has expanded rapidly, sweeping up employees who say they have no access to sensitive information or government funds. The New York Times spoke to seven public employees, including an elementary school music teacher, a nurse and a literature professor, who confirmed the restrictions.
topIn a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since 2018.. . A music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this summer because her sister would be studying abroad there
topA music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this summer because her sister would be studying abroad there.
topBut the scope of the restrictions has expanded rapidly, sweeping up employees who say they have no access to sensitive information or government funds. The New York Times spoke to seven public employees, including an elementary school music teacher, a nurse and a literature professor, who confirmed the restrictions
topA music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this summer because her sister would be studying abroad there.
topIn a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since 2018.. . A music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this summer because her sister would be studying abroad there
topIn a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since 2018.. . A music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this...
topNo Passports, No Study Abroad: China Limits Public Employees'Travel. Even low-level government employees like elementary school teachers and nurses have been ordered to hand in their passports, to enforce "discipline."
topBut the scope of the restrictions has expanded rapidly, sweeping up employees who say they have no access to sensitive information or government funds. The New York Times spoke to seven public employees, including an elementary school music teacher, a nurse and a literature professor, who confirmed the restrictions
topIn a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since 2018.. . A music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this summer because her sister would be studying abroad there
top"We will currently not permit any overseas vacations.". . Across China, similar warnings are spreading as the authorities tighten control over state employees'contacts with foreigners
top... at six fishing villages near the city of Zhoushan, in coastal Zhejiang Province, were told to surrender their documents, a local government notice shows. In a city in Jiangxi Province, a public health agency also told employees to report any overseas trips they'd taken since 2018.. . A music teacher at an elementary school in central Hebei Province said that she had applied to go to Malaysia this summer...
topOfficials cite various reasons, including protecting national security, fighting corruption and cutting costs. But the scope of the restrictions has expanded rapidly, sweeping up employees who say they have no access to sensitive...
topChina's state security agency has repeatedly warned ordinary citizens about the dangers of traveling overseas, or to look out for foreigners who might be spies.. . Dong Mingzhu, the chairwoman of Gree Electric, a major Chinese appliance manufacturer, said earlier this year that she would avoid hiring people who returned from overseas, because they might be spies
top"Because of U.S.-China relations, because of the competition, I think it's fair to say that Chinese society in general has become more sensitive to foreign countries," Professor Liu said. For policymakers, that makes "everything related to foreign countries risky," he added
topThe Inner Mongolia University of Technology told employees not to accept any media interviews or to meet with any "outside parties" while abroad, without authorization. Encounters with "anti-China forces" should be reported to Chinese embassies, the university said.
topThat declaration drew widespread criticism from social media users who said it promoted discrimination and would harm China's global competitiveness. Even People's Daily ran an opinion piece defending overseas talent.
topThe Inner Mongolia University of Technology told employees not to accept any media interviews or to meet with any "outside parties" while abroad, without authorization
top"Because of U.S.-China relations, because of the competition, I think it's fair to say that Chinese society in general has become more sensitive to foreign countries," Professor Liu said. For policymakers, that makes "everything related to foreign countries risky," he added
topThat declaration drew widespread criticism from social media users who said it promoted discrimination and would harm China's global competitiveness. Even People's Daily ran an opinion piece defending overseas talent.
topThat declaration drew widespread criticism from social media users who said it promoted discrimination and would harm China's global competitiveness. Even People's Daily ran an opinion piece defending overseas talent.
top... accept any media interviews or to meet with any "outside parties" while abroad, without authorization. Encounters with "anti-China forces" should be reported to Chinese embassies, the university said.. . Failure to hand in one's passport within a week of returning could lead to a five-year travel ban
topEncounters with "anti-China forces" should be reported to Chinese embassies, the university said.. . Failure to hand in one's passport within a week of returning could lead to a five-year travel ban.
topThe Inner Mongolia University of Technology told employees not to accept any media interviews or to meet with any "outside parties" while abroad, without authorization
topThe restrictions are also creeping into hiring. For new graduates hoping to join China's civil service, some of the most coveted positions are in the program known as "xuandiaosheng," which loosely translates as "selected students." Those students, who are recruited from top universities,...
topIn Shanghai, even having a spouse or close relative who has moved abroad can disqualify a candidate.. . Dongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate.
topAug. 3, 2025. . When Tina Liu was hired to teach literature in a public elementary school in southern China, her contract included the usual warnings about absenteeism and job performance.
top. Then came another line: Traveling abroad without the school's permission could get her fired.
topFailure to hand in one's passport within a week of returning could lead to a five-year travel ban.. . The restrictions are also creeping into hiring. For new graduates hoping to join China's civil service, some of the most coveted positions are in the program known as "xuandiaosheng," which loosely translates as "selected students." Those students, who are recruited from top universities,...
topIn Shanghai, even having a spouse or close relative who has moved abroad can disqualify a candidate.. . Dongshu Liu, a professor at City University of Hong Kong who studies China's civil service, said that many of the restrictions most likely did not stem from a clear central mandate
topThat declaration drew widespread criticism from social media users who said it promoted discrimination and would harm China's global competitiveness. Even People's Daily ran an opinion piece defending overseas talent
topFailure to hand in one's passport within a week of returning could lead to a five-year travel ban.. . The restrictions are also creeping into hiring. For new graduates hoping to join China's civil service, some of the most coveted positions are in the program known as "xuandiaosheng,"...
top... coveted positions are in the program known as "xuandiaosheng," which loosely translates as "selected students." Those students, who are recruited from top universities, are put on a fast track to leadership positions.
topAug. 3, 2025. . When Tina Liu was hired to teach literature in a public elementary school in southern China, her contract included the usual warnings about absenteeism and job performance.
top"According to regulations from higher-ups, teachers need to strengthen their disciplinary awareness," the message said. "We will currently not permit any overseas vacations."