Beijing’s bid to entice researchers home, visa-free policy expanded: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
1. China to offer attractive pay to entice Chinese-born researchers to leave US
China is launching dedicated recruitment programmes to lure Chinese-born researchers who are considering leaving the US, a source told the South China Morning Post.
2. In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts
Despite US President Donald Trump’s “landmark” investment deals with Saudi Arabia valued at US$600 billion announced this week, China’s deeply entrenched position in the region is not in jeopardy as the two economic giants vie for influence there, analysts said.
3. China expands visa-free travel to 5 Latin American nations after summit with regional bloc
China is expanding visa-free travel to five South American countries, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Starting from June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days for purposes such as tourism, family visits or business. The arrangements will be in force for one year.