The Globalist Is China serious about attracting foreign workers or toying with the US?
Sep 30, 2025
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China’s K Visa Is A Symbolic Tech Signal
- China’s new K visa is a symbolic signal that Beijing wants technological self-reliance and to court overseas talent.
- David Schlesinger argues the visa mainly targets Chinese scientists abroad rather than mass Indian migration.
H‑1B Fee Undermines Indian Aspirations
- The $100,000 H‑1B fee has dented the American dream for many Indians planning study-to-work paths in the US.
- Maya Sharma says the fee creates panic and shifts choices toward other countries or staying home.
China Lacks The US’s Pull For Indian Workers
- China cannot offer the same financial pull as the US for many Indian workers due to salary and language barriers.
- David Schlesinger notes returning Chinese scientists are the primary recruitment target, not Indian migrants.
