Why can't I access my home country App Store while in another country?

I've noticed that since the last iOS update that the new App Store will not let me download updates.  The apps were purchased using the Canadian App Store. Some purchases were made while I was physically in Canada. Others were made while traveling. I'm in China right now, and the App Store has started to reject my attempts to install updates. The system tells me that I cannot access the Canadian  app store from China. This used to work in iOS5, what has changed?

Apps can only be updated from the same country in which they were purchased.
You will have to re purchase the apps.
Keep in mind, your credit or debit card credentials must be associated with the same country where you reside.
"Although you can browse the iTunes Store in any country without being signed in, you can only purchase content from the iTunes Store for your own country. This is enforced via the billing address associated with your credit card or other payment method that you use with the iTunes Store, rather than your actual geographic location."
From here >  The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store | iLounge Article

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