Washington DC, March 22 -- A growing number of unexplained disappearances involving retired Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials who travelled abroad has prompted China to impose strict new curbs on foreign travel, exposing deepening anxiety within the regime.

The developments reflect rising fears among the leadership over potential defections and leaks of sensitive information, as reported by The Epoch Times.

According to The Epoch Times, Multiple sources stated that since early this year, several mid- and senior-level retired officials have quietly left China and cut off all contact with authorities.

Many of these individuals reportedly had family members already settled in countries such as the United States, Australia, and Europ...