[Post 1628] China Wants To Recruit The World’s Top Talent. Can It Convince Them To Move? | Insight


Summary

China is stepping up its global hunt for skilled workers, scientists and entrepreneurs as it races to become a leader in frontier technologies. 

Decades of incentives have helped draw many overseas Chinese home, but attracting and retaining foreign-born professionals remains harder. Now, tighter immigration and research policies in the United States could present Beijing with an opportunity. 

From generous research funding and career opportunities to a new visa for STEM professionals, China is opening more doors. 

But language, cultural adjustment, censorship and geopolitical tensions remain barriers. Can China turn this moment into a lasting advantage in the global competition for talent?

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