China is offering about 50,000 and 10-year visas to overseas people who are highly skilled or talented, such as technologists, entrepreneurs and scientists, according to state media. China sees this "recruitment" as key to achieving its ambitious goals in economic and social development. In the past, the country said five people would be expected to benefit from the scheme, with visa holders allowed to bring family members with them.
China is offering five and 10-year visas to overseas people who are highly skilled or talented, such as technologists, entrepreneurs and scientists, according to state media. China sees this "recruitment" as key to achieving its ambitious goals in economic and social development. In the past, the country said about 50,000 people would be expected to benefit from the scheme, with visa holders allowed to bring family members with them.