III. Security, Surveillance, and Safety


A security guard tries to stop photographs being taken of an area of apartment blocks located near the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, that are earmarked for demolition to make way for an Olympic development in Beijing, December 3, 2007.

Journalists and visitors alike should have no expectation of privacy or private communications in China. Hotel rooms, residences and offices are subject to access by the authorities, remote surveillance, and monitoring at any time. Your email, phone, and all other communications can always be monitored, and you should act accordingly.