These border curbs allow for exit bans on individuals accused of violating export rules or endangering industrial security during a technology rivalry with the US. New directives tie entry and exit permissions more closely to national security concerns to limit the flight of sensitive expertise.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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China State Council Formalizes Exit Bans to Stem Capital and Talent Flight
Geopolitics32 days ago
Regulations issued by the State Council took effect this past week and provide authorities with explicit legal power to block citizens from exiting the country. The rules formalize previously ad hoc travel bans into a permanent tool used by Beijing to prevent the departure of financial assets and skilled personnel.
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