China has enacted sweeping new restrictions on overseas travel for its citizens, including exit bans and fines, as President Xi Jinping tightens control over state secrets and advanced technology.
The new law expands Beijing's ability to prevent citizens from leaving the country, targeting individuals with access to sensitive information or advanced tech expertise. Exit bans can be imposed on those deemed risks to national security, while violators face financial penalties.
The measure reflects Xi's broader push to secure intellectual property and prevent the brain drain of skilled workers and researchers to foreign competitors. China has intensified efforts to control information flows and restrict access to advanced technologies amid growing tensions with the West.
The restrictions apply to both government employees and private sector workers, expanding the scope of previous controls. Citizens can face bans for activities ranging from involvement in sensitive research to suspected technology transfer.
The policy signals escalating capital controls and represents one of Beijing's most aggressive moves yet to lock down information and talent within its borders.
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