{"id":262693,"date":"2026-05-14T12:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abcmedia.am\/?p=262693"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:30:47","slug":"digital-quarantine-inside-the-security-measures-for-us-officials-visiting-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abcmedia.am\/en\/news\/262693\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Digital quarantine\u2019: Inside the security measures for US officials visiting China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

US officials entering China often travel with stripped-down “clean” devices, temporary laptops and tightly controlled communications systems designed to minimize the risk of surveillance, hacking or data collection in what US officials consider one of the world’s most aggressive cyber environments.<\/p>\n

As noted, the precautions can transform even routine tasks into logistical headaches. Messages that would normally travel instantly through encrypted apps or synced devices are instead routed through controlled channels, temporary accounts or relayed in person.<\/p>\n

The publication notes that even charging a phone can become a security concern.<\/p>\n

Federal cybersecurity guidance has long warned travelers to avoid plugging devices into unknown USB ports or untrusted charging systems.<\/p>\n

The Chinese government, however, has rejected claims that it engages in improper surveillance.<\/p>\n

“In China, personal privacy is protected by law,” Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu told Fox News Digital. “The Chinese government places a high priority on protecting data privacy and security in accordance with the law. It has never required—and will never require—enterprises or individuals to collect or store data in violation of the law.”<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"