Chinese students in U.S. wary of going home under new spy law

Overseas youths face new risks, from smartphone content to surveillance by peers

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Surveillance has become more of a concern for Chinese students in the U.S. visiting home for the summer. © Reuters

MASAHIRO OKOSHI, Nikkei Washington bureau chief

WASHINGTON -- With the school year winding down across the U.S., Chinese students attending universities here are taking increased precautions to avoid getting into trouble -- or possibly even detained -- after returning home for summer break.

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