The article doesn’t mention it, but it’s also difficult to bring their money with them due to strict transfer limits.

https://archive.ph/2RegJ

  • Hexamerous [none/use name]
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    5 months ago

    parenti-hands

    Rich Chinese paused their efforts to move themselves and their fortunes offshore during the COVID-19 pandemic, but quickly resumed their emigration after draconian restrictions on travel were lifted.

    They're draconian when they try to stop the spread of a deadly disease.