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isabelle
It's probably the usual hostage diplomacy by the totalitarian CCP.
China is, quite simply, an extremely dangerous country (for both foreigners and Chinese people.) No-one should go there unless absolutely necessary.
The US State Department has recently elevated its travel advisory, and with very good reason:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html
Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel to the Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Macau SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction.
Redemption
Wonder if it is related to clinical data. China has very strict rules about data transfer and even sending an email abroad could trigger this.
uaintseeme
Since March???