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Beijing Diplomat Protests U.S. Alert on Hong Kong Security

3/29/2026

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Commissioner Cui Jianchun, Beijing's top diplomat in Hong Kong, protested U.S. Consul General Julie Eadeh over a U.S. security alert on Hong Kong's new security regulations.
The alert issued March 26, 2025 warns American travelers that refusing to provide passwords to police could lead to criminal charges.
The updated rules, effective March 23, 2025, authorize decryption requests from authorities in Hong Kong, prompting U.S. concerns and travelers to rethink plans.

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Commissioner Cui Jianchun, Beijing's top diplomat in Hong Kong, protested U.S. Consul General Julie Eadeh over a U.S. security alert on Hong Kong's new security regulations.
The alert issued March 26, 2025 warns American travelers that refusing to provide passwords to police could lead to criminal charges.
The updated rules, effective March 23, 2025, authorize decryption requests from authorities in Hong Kong, prompting U.S. concerns and travelers to rethink plans.