China Says It Has No Information on Reported Exit Ban Involving Manus Executives
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Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian
China’s foreign ministry said Thursday it had no information about reports that two executives at Manus, an artificial-intelligence company, have been barred from leaving the country.
At a regular briefing in Beijing, spokesperson Lin Jian told a reporter he was unaware of the matter. The question was raised by Agence France-Presse, which cited a Financial Times report published Wednesday.
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- China’s foreign ministry stated it had no information on reports that two Manus AI company executives were barred from leaving China.
- The spokesperson, Lin Jian, suggested contacting relevant Chinese authorities, responding to a question referencing a Financial Times report.
- Foreign tech firms in China face increased scrutiny, with exit bans raising concerns for international executives due to lack of public transparency.
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- Manus is an artificial-intelligence company. Reports indicate that two of its executives have been barred from leaving China, though China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated he was "unaware" of the situation when questioned by Agence France-Presse. This situation highlights the increasing concerns about exit bans for international executives operating in China's technologically sensitive sectors.
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