This leads to discussion of using Chinese alternative other than Gitlab/GIthub, and the expansion would lead to more employment by Chinese code repository providers...
This is reported in Gittalk (a high impact platform for Chinese IT workers). I admire the transparency. The issue can't be solved by a company alone. Practically there might be workaround but it's up to the employer..
Which clause of which act, or which executive order specifically prevent Gitlab from recruiting non-enemy state person?
Everyone get what they want, in long term?