The U.S. government has issued a new “security alert” for American citizens traveling to Hong Kong, saying that the nation’s tightened security rules could also impact foreign visitors.
Hong Kong police have been granted new authority to request phone or computer passwords from individuals they suspect of breaching the 2020 National Security Law.
If people refuse to comply, they could face up to a year behind bars or a fine of HK$100,000 ($12,766). Providing false or misleading information can lead to up to three years’ imprisonment or a fine of HK$500,000 ($63,830).
These changes, announced by the Hong Kong government on March 23, were among the amendments to the implementation rules of the 2020 law….
US Warns Travelers That Hong Kong Police Can Demand Phone, Laptop Passwords
