China’s K visa, a new initiative aimed at fostering exchanges and collaboration among Chinese and international young professionals in fields such as science, technology, education, culture, and entrepreneurship, has experienced a delay in its scheduled October 1 implementation. Chinese embassies attributed the postponement to ongoing holiday celebrations until October 8. The visa’s introduction has prompted significant discussion on Chinese social media platforms, with public commentary questioning its timing amid concerns over the country’s employment situation and a broader economic slowdown. Often compared to the United States’ H-1B visa, the K visa gained wider notice following discussions surrounding a proposed fee increase for the American counterpart.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/favours-foreign-grads-over-chinese-students-chinas-k-visa-faces-criticism-from-residents-10288547/