Is it illegal to take pictures at the gate of the army?

Legal analysis: Generally speaking, there will be signs prohibiting taking pictures at the entrance of the army. According to the provisions of China's Law on the Protection of Military Facilities, it is forbidden to take photos, video, record, investigate, measure, locate, depict and describe the military restricted area. However, it is illegal unless it is approved by the relevant military authorities.

Legal basis: Article 17 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Protection of Military Facilities prohibits personnel, vehicles and ships. Entering the military restricted zone outside the land and water military restricted zone, it is forbidden for aircraft to fly at low altitude over the land and water military restricted zone, and it is forbidden to photograph, video, spy, measure, locate, depict and describe the military restricted zone. However, unless approved by the relevant military authorities.

Unless approved in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, aircraft are prohibited from entering the air military restricted zone.

The use of photography, video recording, audio recording, survey, measurement, location, description and explanation materials in the military restricted zone shall be approved by the relevant military organs.