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As the US rapidly integrates AI into its national security systems, creating dilemmas for Chinese AI professionals abroad, China is exploring improved strategies to attract and retain these talents.

The Need for Attracting Overseas Chinese AI Professionals

As the United States accelerates the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its military and national security systems, the position of overseas Chinese AI professionals is becoming more challenging. With rising geopolitical tensions, highly skilled Chinese researchers working at US tech and research institutions are confronting a painful dilemma. This highlights the urgent need for China to improve its strategies for attracting and retaining AI talent from abroad.

Beijing's Efforts and Challenges in Talent Attraction

According to Dai Mingjie, a researcher at the Institute of Public Policy at Guangzhou-based South China, Beijing should shift its strategy and improve ways to attract and retain top-tier Chinese AI professionals. Many Chinese AI experts in the US currently face an uncomfortable situation, suggesting that the Chinese government must explore more effective measures to encourage their return and integrate them into the domestic AI ecosystem.

*Source: SCMP China (2026-04-05)*

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