The K visa, which came into effect on Wednesday, is open to graduates of recognized universities and young professionals in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The program, which was rolled out on Wednesday with the aim of attracting foreign professionals, will also test how China balances its immigration policy with its pursuit of technological ambitions.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new ...

China announced Monday the introduction of a new "K visa" aimed at attracting young talent in the fields of science and technology. “To promote exchanges and cooperation between young science and ...

When China first announced a new visa targeting foreign professionals in science and technology in August it largely went unnoticed. But the K visa, which went into effect on Wednesday, was thrust ...

China's K visa targets young STEM graduates without job offer requirement New $100,000 fee for US H-1B visa prompts search for alternatives K visa faces hurdles: language barriers, vague requirements, ...