Chinese students, scientists, professors and researchers leaving the US en masse. Frans Vandenbosch 方腾波 06.04.2025 China’s scientific rise: a new era of Chinese talent returning home In recent years, a growing number of Chinese scientists, researchers, and students have made the significant decision to leave the United States and return to China. This trend is not simply a reaction to increasing hostility, racial profiling, and safety concerns in the U.S.; rather, it reflects China’s deliberate and strategic investment in scientific progress. With world-class research facilities, competitive funding, and a commitment to fostering innovation, China has created an environment that not only welcomes returning talent but actively empowers them to contribute to the nation’s technological and scientific rise. This strategic reversal, exemplified by luminaries like Pan Linfeng and Sun Nan, reflects China’s success in cultivating a world-class research ecosystem through initiatives such as the Thousand Talents Plan and massive R&D investments. … Continue reading The homecoming of Chinese scientists, a testament to China’s vision and global scientific leadership