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flag Retired Chinese officials' overseas defections since early 2026 trigger strict new travel rules amid fears of purges and exposure.

flag Since early 2026, multiple retired Chinese Communist Party officials have vanished abroad, with some selling assets and forfeiting pensions, sparking fears of political purges. flag The defection of Ma Ruilin, a former United Front Work Department official who revealed alleged details about Xinjiang detention facilities and internal dissent, intensified concerns. flag In response, China has imposed strict new travel restrictions, especially for security and intelligence personnel, requiring rigorous scrutiny of finances, overseas ties, and family backgrounds, with officials now personally accountable for non-return. flag The measures have caused delays and hesitation, reflecting growing anxiety among China’s elite over defections and exposure under the ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

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