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Beijing has introduced new border-control regulations aimed at restricting the outflow of capital and skilled workers, according to reporting on the policy shift. The rules target wealthy Chinese nationals and technology professionals, seen by authorities as key assets amid economic headwinds. The move comes as China grapples with a broader economic slowdown, including weak retail sales and a persistent investment slump, prompting concerns that the country is trying to prevent both financial and human capital from leaving during a period of heightened uncertainty.