China begins smartphone inspections as part of espionage law

Some foreigners fear having electronic devices examined when entering country

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 A surveillance camera is seen in Shanghai. © Reuters

YUKIO TAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Chinese national security authorities will have greater power to inspect smartphones and other electronic devices beginning Monday, one year after a stronger anti-espionage law took effect, raising fears that foreigners will face such inspections upon entering the country.

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