Beijing Tightens Control Over Citizens With New Railway Law: Expert

Beijing Tightens Control Over Citizens With New Railway Law: Expert
Passengers wait to board trains at Beijing South Railway Station in Beijing, China, on Aug. 27, 2020. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
Nicole Hao
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Beijing is set to implement a new law on July 1 that prohibits passengers from bringing certain items onboard a train. China observers believe the law will allow the Chinese regime to further tighten control over its population.

Nicole Hao
Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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