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10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026
At least 10 scientists and experts have left the United States and Britain for China in 2026, citing insufficient funding and limited leadership opportunities for Chinese academics in Western institutions. One example is Yale scientist Zhang Kai, who moved to China.
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