China Expands Travel Restrictions to AI Talent at Private Firms (heise.de)

• Private AI professionals now need government approval for overseas travel.
• Affected firms include Alibaba, DeepSeek, and other AI startups.
• Policy follows blocked Meta acquisition of Manus and travel bans on its executives.

"China now requires top AI talent at private companies, including startups and firms like Alibaba and DeepSeek, to obtain government approval for overseas travel. Previously such restrictions applied mainly to state employees. The move aims to prevent knowledge leakage but risks discouraging talent."