China Expands Overseas Travel Restrictions to AI Professionals at Private Firms Including Alibaba and DeepSeek
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By Bloomberg NewsMay 26, 2026 at 8:12 AM UTCBookmarkSave
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Summary
China is expanding travel restrictions to top AI professionals working at private companies like Alibaba and DeepSeek, requiring government approval before overseas travel. This escalation of measures aims to protect China's technological advancements and close the gap with the US in the critical AI sector. The restrictions now extend beyond state-owned enterprises to private firms, signaling a broader strategy to prevent talent and knowledge leakage.
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· 3 pulledGovernment agencies have begun imposing restrictions on individuals involved in advanced AI work and considered strategically important to the country
That means they need approval from relevant authorities before embarking on overseas travel
people familiar with the matter said, asking for anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue
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