Effective October 1, 2025, China will introduce a new K visa designed specifically for foreign young science and technology talent. This addition reflects a broader policy direction—making it easier for highly educated and skilled individuals from around the world to contribute to China’s innovation ecosystem.

The definition of “young science and technology talent” is quite specific:

Graduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields from recognized universities or research institutions worldwide, holding at least a bachelor’s degree; or

Young professionals engaged in relevant education or research work at such institutions.

How the K visa differs from existing options:

Compared with existing visa types for work or research, the K visa offers:

More flexibility: No requirement for a Chinese employer or inviter at the application stage.

Convenience: Potentially more generous terms for entry frequency, validity period, and duration of stay.

Breadth of permitted activities: Holders can engage in education, research, cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, and business.

In practice, this makes it more appealing to fresh graduates, independent researchers, and entrepreneurs who might not yet have formal job offers in China but want to explore opportunities.

https://www.livemint.com/economy/china-floats-k-visa-as-trump-tightens-h1-b-rules-a-100-000-replacement-check-start-date-eligibility-and-more-11758539787924.html

By taking all the elite jeet talent China is going to continue to run laps around the US. Sorry birdhsits.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5778607&forum_id=2#49290810)

well well well birdshits

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5778607&forum_id=2#49290823)