China Rolls Out Its First Talent Visa as the US Retreats on H-1Bs

China has officially launched its first talent visa program, in what is seen as a move to attract more skilled individuals to the country. This announcement comes at a time when the United States is tightening its visa policies, particularly the H-1B visa program which has historically been a popular choice for skilled foreign workers.

The new Chinese talent visa, known as the «R visa», is intended to attract highly skilled professionals such as scientists, entrepreneurs, and technology experts to work in China. This move is part of China’s broader efforts to boost innovation and drive economic growth.

Meanwhile, the US has been scaling back on its H-1B visa program, which has long been criticized for allegedly displacing American workers and depressing wages. The Trump administration has implemented stricter policies and increased scrutiny on H-1B visa applications, making it more difficult for foreign workers to obtain this type of visa.

As China opens its doors to talent from around the world, it remains to be seen how this new visa program will impact global talent migration and the competition for skilled workers between China and the US.