US Warns Travelers That Refusing To Unlock Phones In Hong Kong Is Now A Crime

The US has issued an urgent travel warning after the Hong Kong government ushered in expanded national security laws that make it illegal to refuse to unlock electronic devices for authorities. Effective this week, any passengers — including US citizens — arriving or transiting through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) can face immediate imprisonment for withholding passwords or obstructing access to their phones and laptops.