China takes advantage of the opportunity to attract talent beyond the US
As the US tightens its foreign research and labor policies, China offers big incentives, opening up opportunities to attract global science and technology talent.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•05/10/2025
China is stepping up its game in the race to attract science and technology talent. CNN statistics show that since 2024, at least 85 American scientists have joined Chinese research institutes.
America's tightening policy on foreign research and labor has inadvertently created an "open door" for Beijing. China takes advantage of this opportunity with huge incentives such as financial support and research scholarships.
Top universities such as Tsinghua and Wuhan openly invite international experts with attractive salary packages. (Photo: Xinhua) The new “K visa” launched in October 2025 is seen as a powerful tool to retain young talent. However, experts say China still needs more time to catch up with America's number one scientific position.
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