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Record 12% Surge of Graduates Returning to China

2/2/2026

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Overseas graduates are returning to China at a record pace in 2025, with a 12% influx increase to an eight-year high, according to Zhaopin.
The influx is 2.25 times higher than in 2018, signaling growing domestic opportunities.
Demand remains strong in education as interest shifts toward artificial intelligence and new materials.
Applications in next-generation information technology and advanced manufacturing surged over 80% last year.

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Story summary

Overseas graduates are returning to China at a record pace in 2025, with a 12% influx increase to an eight-year high, according to Zhaopin.
The influx is 2.25 times higher than in 2018, signaling growing domestic opportunities.
Demand remains strong in education as interest shifts toward artificial intelligence and new materials.
Applications in next-generation information technology and advanced manufacturing surged over 80% last year.