Chinese national security authorities have greater power to inspect smartphones from today

Via Nikkei today (gtaed):

• Chinese national security authorities will have greater power to inspect smartphones and other electronic devices beginning Monday
• The new powers are part of stronger anti-espionage laws that took effect,. The power of inspection extends to the phones of foreigners in the country.
• The new espionage law broadens the information covered to anything involving “national security and interests.”
• National security authorities now are permitted to inspect baggage and electronic devices simply on suspicion of espionage.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.