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China to restrict international travel for leading AI specialists


05/27/2026


Chinese officials are enforcing travel limitations on top AI experts from private firms like Alibaba Group Holding and DeepSeek, according to Bloomberg.



KARLA CANDELARIO
KARLA CANDELARIO
As per sources from Bloomberg, the limitations affect experts engaged in advanced AI research deemed strategically crucial for the nation. The sources indicate that they are now required to seek approval from the nation's authorities prior to traveling overseas.

The limitations have already been communicated to startup founders, researchers, and industry executives.

According to the agency, Beijing has been limiting travel for essential experts for numerous years, including top university researchers and scientists working in the nuclear sector.

source: reuters.com