China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.
China is rolling out a new visa aimed at attracting foreign talent in the fields of science and technology.
The K visa comes into effect from Wednesday, following a proclamation last month by the State Council, China’s cabinet.
The visa has attracted particular attention in light of United States President Donald Trump’s tightening of the eligibility rules for the H-1B, which Silicon Valley heavily relies on to recruit skilled labour from overseas.
What is the goal of the K visa, and how does it work?
The Chinese government has cast the visa as part of its efforts to attract foreign talent to boost the country’s competitiveness in science and technology.
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