Proposals follow the introduction of the K visa, designed to lure young researchers to the country, amid heightened tech rivalry with the US.

China’s top leadership has pledged to build an immigration system to lure foreign talent in a move that may help increase its competitiveness amid the ongoing technological competition with the United States. In the blueprint for the five-year plan that starts next year, Beijing said it would “establish an immigration system for hi-tech talent”, and “attract and cultivate outstanding talent from around the world”. The plans, released on Tuesday following a major policy meeting of the party…

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