China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

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China is imposing travel restrictions on top AI researchers and startup founders, requiring flotation approval before heading abroad. This reflects Beijing's growing concern to prevent the brain-drain in the AI sector.

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China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

5/28/2026, 3:10:29 PM

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