US research hub at heart of brain drain for scientists returning to China, study finds
A new study reveals that Cambridge, Massachusetts is the top source for young Chinese scientists returning to mainland China. Researchers analyzed the destinations of approximately 1,250 Chinese researchers who returned to China between 2009 and 2021, finding that Beijing and Shanghai were the most popular destinations, attracting over half of the returnees. The study highlights Cambridge's significance as a hub for talent returning to these major Chinese cities.
Cambridge is home to prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT, as well as leading biotech companies. The study, conducted by researchers from Tianjin Normal University and the National Academy of Innovation Strategy, focused on scientists who had studied or worked abroad before benefiting from the National Outstanding Young Scientist Fund upon their return to China. Other key findings indicated that Singapore was a primary source for returnees heading to Nanjing, while Hong Kong was a significant source for those moving to Guangzhou and Wuhan.
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A new study reveals that Cambridge, Massachusetts is the top source for young Chinese scientists returning to mainland China. Researchers analyzed the destinations of approximately 1,250 Chinese researchers who returned to China between 2009 and 2021, finding that Beijing and Shanghai were the most popular destinations, attracting over half of the returnees. The study highlights Cambridge's significance as a hub for talent returning to these major Chinese cities.
Cambridge is home to prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT, as well as leading biotech companies. The study, conducted by researchers from Tianjin Normal University and the National Academy of Innovation Strategy, focused on scientists who had studied or worked abroad before benefiting from the National Outstanding Young Scientist Fund upon their return to China. Other key findings indicated that Singapore was a primary source for returnees heading to Nanjing, while Hong Kong was a significant source for those moving to Guangzhou and Wuhan.
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