Jennifer Pak

Marketplace Shanghai correspondent reporting on China's new K-visa policy and its domestic and international reactions.

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Oct 29, 2025 • 4min

“China’s H-1B” talent visa gets praise abroad and backlash at home

Jennifer Pak, Marketplace's Shanghai correspondent, discusses China's new K visa aimed at STEM graduates, facilitating research and entrepreneurship. This initiative comes as the U.S. tightens H-1B visa restrictions, pushing analysts to suggest a shift in global talent dynamics. However, within China, there's significant backlash as social media fuels xenophobic sentiments and fears over job competition. Pak sheds light on the intricate balance between attracting global expertise and addressing domestic concerns amid rising youth unemployment.

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