Does the state punish individuals for not coming back after traveling abroad?

The Measures for the Administration of Overseas Travel of China Citizens stipulates that tourists are strictly prohibited from staying abroad. In addition, tourists' flight behavior also violates China's Interim Measures for the Administration of Border Tourism. Article 12 of this method also stipulates that it is strictly forbidden to stay or engage in illegal immigration activities.

if a tourist is sent back to China because of his stay, his passport will be revoked by the public security organ.

In addition, for citizens who leave the country illegally, according to the provisions of the Law on the Administration of Citizens' Exit and Entry, the public security organ may impose a warning or a detention penalty of up to 1 days. If the circumstances are serious enough to constitute a crime, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.