Some people my server admin uncle included believe that bringing any device to China automatically compromises it even if you reinstall a new OS. Is this warranted as some random person?
Can I go to my public sites and/or VPN into my servers?
Edit: I go there all the time. Also, I can take these precautions but I can’t expect my family to take them. What about family members phones?
A lot of great replies, thank you! Would love the read more specifics so I can know exactly the threats and my actions
Also, this is not an anti-China post. My field is Chinese related. Just learning more about the hosting side :)
That’s an interesting thought as well. Was talking with my partner, we agree both countries have the ability and feel Ike it’s almost sinophobic to say only China does this. I’m sure the US would if it could.
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I’m wondering if this is a real threat, or a conspiracy theory. If it’s a real threat, wouldn’t be the same with the NSA?
Was just thinking that as well honestly. Wouldn’t the NSA do it if they could
To be honest: After visiting both the US and China I was way more concerned after my US visit that my phone may have been compromised.
Using a VPN was no problem for me in China, but it has been a few years since I’ve been there.
That’s an interesting thought as well. Was talking with my partner, we agree both countries have the ability and feel Ike it’s almost sinophobic to say only China does this. I’m sure the US would if it could.