Study: China is struggling to attract foreign AI talent; for every 30 Chinese AI researchers in the US in 2025, only one in China made the opposite journey (Zeyi Yang/New York Times)

A recent study indicates that China faces challenges in attracting foreign AI talent. By 2025, for every 30 Chinese AI researchers in the US, only one foreign AI researcher is projected to have moved to China. Despite its booming artificial intelligence sector, China struggles to draw international experts, suggesting a significant imbalance in the global flow of AI talent.