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K-Visa Pits China’s Innovation Drive Against Job Market Anxiety

Beijing seeks to open to skilled migration as US closes the door

Oct 06, 2025
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By: Peter Chai

In a strategic response to the global competition for talent, China has revised its entry-exit regulations, introducing a K-visa on October 1 targeting young professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), lowering entry barriers, and offering greater flexibility for younger workers.

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