Artificial Intelligence China restricts travel of AI experts as talent race intensifies Beijing moves to limit the transfer of sensitive know-how to global competitors iStock.com/Sunshine Seeds Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Friday 12 June 2026 Chinese AI professionals must now obtain government approval before travelling abroad, in an expansion of Beijing’s efforts to treat AI expertise as a national asset. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration South Korea’s top-tier visa opens to scientific talent Immigration Sweden passes new law to attract foreign researchers, doctoral candidates Income Tax Turkey proposes sweeping tax overhaul to attract global tech talent Artificial Intelligence Is Singapore becoming the new hub for AI talent?