China launches K visa to attract young talent

The policy takes effect from October 1 and marks the first major reform of China's visa system in years.

According to information from China Central Television, the K visa is for young individuals in the fields of science , technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), especially those who have graduated or are researching and teaching at prestigious universities and research institutes at home and abroad.

Unlike the 12 existing visa types, the K visa does not require applicants to have an employer or host entity in China and offers more flexible length of stay.

The move reflects Beijing’s ambition to become a technological superpower by 2035. Amid fierce competition with the United States, China is ramping up research funding, recruitment campaigns and incentives to attract talent. Many of the country’s top universities are offering lucrative salaries and bonuses to lure international scholars, especially from Asia and Africa.

The new policy is expected to mark a major turning point in China's efforts to build an innovation ecosystem and increase its appeal to young researchers in an era of global technological competition.

According to Times Higher Education

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