China's K visa faces online backlash: Locals vent on Weibo; here's why

China's new K visa, aimed at attracting young international STEM graduates without a prior job offer, is drawing significant criticism. Netizens are concerned about its timing amidst high domestic unemployment and a large influx of new graduates, fearing it favors foreign talent and lacks robust vetting processes. The visa's launch has been delayed.

China's K visa faces online backlash: Locals vent on Weibo; here's why
China's new K visa, aimed at attracting young international STEM graduates without a prior job offer, is drawing significant criticism. Netizens are concerned about its timing amidst high domestic unemployment and a large influx of new graduates, fearing it favors foreign talent and lacks robust vetting processes. The visa's launch has been delayed.