Beijing created a K‑visa that lets foreign STEM graduates enter and stay without a local employer sponsor, aiming to feed its tech industries. The launch triggered online backlash over jobs and fraud risks, revealing the political costs of opening high‑skill immigration amid a weak labor market.
— It shows non‑Western states are now competing for global talent and must balance innovation goals with domestic employment anxieties.
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2025.10.01
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The article reports China’s K‑visa rollout (no employer backing, flexible entry/duration) and the ensuing Weibo backlash about labor‑market strain and possible fraudulent applications.
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