China extends AI travel curbs to executives’ families, Bloomberg reports

China now requires the families of some top AI and chip executives to get Beijing’s approval before travelling abroad, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The rule covers spouses and children, even for short trips.

Government agencies have started telling affected people about the wider restrictions, Bloomberg reported. Those covered include prominent startup founders and heads of strategically important AI companies whose work Beijing considers vital to state security. Several people have already been told they must clear family travel, two of the sources said.

It is unclear whether the families of everyone already under the curbs must follow the new rule, according to the report. Beijing plans to add more people to the list over time. TNW has not independently confirmed the report.

The move widens the travel curbsChina has placed on top AI staff at private firms such as Alibaba and DeepSeek since earlier...

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