What to Know About Traveling to China for Business
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Summary
A US Department of State travel advisory for China advises visitors to exercise increased caution because of the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, albeit with a vast number of US-China flights and in some cases easier business visas to obtain, it is business as usual for the majority of travellers to China.
However, international business travellers should be aware of the growing tensions and escalated trade war between the US and China, with American executives holding far more pessimism over Chinese business trips than optimism.
Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, China has turned inwards with a vast surveillance regime to monitor its population and its exit bans and arbitrary detention of foreign nationals, all of which are regarded as pervasive government surveillance and risks to sensitive data.
Foreign business travellers should consider the risks before travelling and take precautions to protect themselves and their data, including using a VPN, protecting electronic devices and ensuring passports and visas are up to date.
