Diaspora talent statecraft

Updated: 2025.07.10 8M ago 1 sources
Because visa and sanctions pressures rise, states cultivate overseas AI elites. Designated programs knit expatriate researchers into national strategies, extending labs, standards influence, and partnerships abroad. — Blending immigration policy, academia, and foreign influence affects research independence, talent flows, and national innovation capacity.

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Going Global: China’s AI Strategy for Technology, Open Source, Standards and Talent — By Liu Shaoshan
Thomas des Garets Geddes 2025.07.10 100% relevant
The author is described as a state-designated 'high-end overseas talent,' and talent internationalization is listed as a strategic lever.
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