If you’re traveling to or even through Hong Kong, this is at least something to be aware of (thanks to @istrakhov for flagging this)…
This legal change applies to everyone in Hong Kong, including those arriving at or even just transiting Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Furthermore, the Hong Kong government also has more authority to take and keep any personal devices, as evidence, that they claim are linked to national security offenses.
I think the wildest aspect of this policy is that it even applies to those in transit. So that means even if you don’t actually enter Hong Kong, you could still be forced to share the passwords of your devices, or face legal consequences.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
