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Story summary
- China launched the K visa program to attract foreign STEM professionals, enabling entry without employer sponsorship.
- The move follows U.S. H-1B tightening, framing China as a viable alternative.
- Public backlash includes nationalist and xenophobic commentary, while state media promote the K visa as openness.
- Beijing aims to balance attracting foreign talent with self-reliance in STEM, including semiconductor design.
