China Restricts Travel for Senior AI Experts at Alibaba and DeepSeek

China has imposed travel restrictions on senior artificial intelligence specialists employed at major technology companies Alibaba and DeepSeek, according to reporting from Bloomberg.

The move represents an effort to limit the movement of key personnel working in the strategically sensitive field of artificial intelligence development. The restrictions target high-level experts whose work involves cutting-edge AI research and development.

Both Alibaba and DeepSeek are among China's most prominent technology firms, with significant operations in the AI sector. The travel curbs suggest heightened government oversight of the nation's artificial intelligence talent and expertise.