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Yale scientist Zhang Kai announced his return to China, stating that 'racial ceilings' in the U.S. made it impossible for a Chinese scholar to lead his project there. He plans to continue building an ultra-large-scale cellular structure group data bank in China.

Zhang Kai Cites 'Racial Ceiling' as Reason for Return

Zhang Kai, a pioneering scientist from Yale University, has returned to China, citing a 'racial ceiling' in the United States. Zhang stated that it is "almost impossible for a Chinese scholar to take the lead on this project" in the U.S. He is currently working on building an ultra-large-scale cellular structure group data bank with unprecedented precision.

Continuing Research with Chinese Academy of Sciences

Zhang explained that returning to China was a natural choice to fulfill his ambition. He shared his perspective in a March 26 interview with China Science Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China's most prestigious research institution. Zhang plans to lead his research project within China, continuing his scientific endeavors.

*Source: SCMP China (2026-04-02)*

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