Comment on How should one access their servers when in China if at all?
ComradeMiao@lemmy.world 1 month agoDo you have any links to read more about this? Thanks for a very detailed response.
Is there anyway to bring my phone and laptop without this risk? I can totally format my laptop completely but can’t do that with my phone.
neatchee@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Unfortunately, no, not really. They are absolutely able and willing to confiscate your devices at any time once you’re on Chinese soil, and once you’ve lost physical control, that’s the end of trust for that device. Even beyond that, it’s not unheard of for there to be vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc that make your device susceptible to wireless attacks. IMO it’s not worth the risk.
Here is just one example of this type of thing uncovered by The Guardian, New York Times, and others in a joint investigation: theguardian.com/…/chinese-border-guards-surveilla…
AustralianSimon@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I know both Australia and UK have laws that allow border to take and copy your phones, laptops and storage devices. It’s not unusual.
psmgx@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Most countries give customs and border agents broad latitude to do stuff like that. I’ve had it happen in Vietnam, the US, and Turkey, among others.
Burners, all the way
AustralianSimon@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Agree - better safe to not risk it when crossing borders. Even if you don’t have anything incriminating your identity can be stolen and used.