In this photo illustration, a person holds a passport of the People's Republic of China in front of a computer screen displaying the National Immigration Administration's online platform for exit and entry documents on August 1, 2026 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.

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For some wealthy Chinese, securing a foreign passport is becoming the ultimate trade-off: giving up their Chinese citizenship.

Wealth advisors say a growing number of affluent Chinese are considering renouncing their nationality as Beijing intensifies scrutiny of offshore wealth, with concerns over taxes, geopolitical uncertainty and greater international mobility driving their interest in alternative passports.

China does not recognize dual nationality, meaning Chinese nationals seeking to acquire foreign citizenship must renounce their passports.

"We have had some clients who are willing to give up their Chinese citizenship to hold multiple passports," said Armand Arton, CEO of…