China’s Anti-Spy Agency Warning: Shut Aircraft Window Shades & No Pics At Military-Civil Airports

Summary China’s Ministry of State Security urges passengers to keep window shades closed during takeoff and landing for national security. About one-third of Chinese airports have military operations and want to prevent passengers from photographing sensitive facilities. Violating this rule can lead to detainment or jail time, as seen in recent incidents involving passengers taking unauthorized photos. China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a warning to air passengers to keep their window shades closed during takeoff and landing to maintain national security. This rule applies to roughly one-third of China’s airports, which are used for both civil and military…