China's Tech Growth and Talent Retention
China advances its AI technology while implementing policies to retain key talent through travel restrictions.
December 2025
Beijing blocks Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus
Beijing blocked Meta's attempt to acquire Manus, an AI startup founded by two Chinese nationals. The authorities also barred the two founders of Manus from leaving the country.
Source ↗September 2026
US agencies accuse six Chinese firms of malicious AI campaigns
Three US government agencies, including the National Security Agency, formally accused six Chinese firms of 'malicious campaigns'. The accusation suggested the activity was likely done with 'Chinese government awareness'.
Source ↗China Implements New Entry-Exit Rules for Key Tech Talent
Chinese authorities enacted new entry-exit rules. These rules allow authorities to stop engineers and specialists from leaving if their expertise in batteries, rare earths, or AI is deemed a threat to "industrial and technological security."
Source ↗Chinese authorities implement new entry-exit rules for specialists
Chinese authorities enacted new entry-exit rules allowing them to stop engineers and founders from leaving the country. This power applies if their expertise in batteries, rare earths, or artificial intelligence (AI) is judged a threat to "industrial and technological security."
Source ↗Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei Signs Cooperation Deal in Shenzhen
Chinese media shared a photo showing Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei in Shenzhen. He was seen signing a cooperation deal with a Chinese automaker.
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