China’s K visa faces online backlash: Locals vent on Weibo; here’s why – The Times of India

China’s K visa faces online backlash: Locals vent on Weibo; here’s why – The Times of India

China’s new K visa for foreign professionals is facing criticism on social media even before it comes into effect. Netizens have raised concerns over its timing, fairness, and potential impact on domestic employment. Originally scheduled to launch on October 1, the visa’s rollout has been delayed as Chinese embassies abroad remain closed until October 8…

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K visa vs H-1B: China’s new visa effective October 1, 2025; will Trump’s immigration policies push talent to China? Explained – The Times of India

K visa vs H-1B: China’s new visa effective October 1, 2025; will Trump’s immigration policies push talent to China? Explained – The Times of India

The newly introduced K visa, announced in August, aims to attract young international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduates. (AI image) China’s newly introduced K visa category, which is effective from October 1, 2025, is widely being seen as a counter (though not official!) to the Donald Trump administration’s crackdown on the H-1B visa…

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H-1B visa fee hike: China’s answer goes live on October 1; What is K-visa, who can apply and key features to know – The Times of India

H-1B visa fee hike: China’s answer goes live on October 1; What is K-visa, who can apply and key features to know – The Times of India

Trump announced a new fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas effective September 22, sparking concerns among IT professionals and companies. Amid the uncertainty, China’s K-visa – being dubbed as the country’s answer to the H-1B visa is making headlines. The new rules, aimed to amend regulations on foreign entries and exits were announced this August…

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