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10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026
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10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026

In 2026, numerous scientists and experts from the United States and the United Kingdom have relocated to China, driven by factors such as limited funding and fewer leadership opportunities in Western academic institutions. Among those highlighted are Zhang Kai, a Yale scientist who returned to China to advance his research on cellular structures, and Chen Peipei, an energy scientist who moved from Cambridge to establish a laboratory in Hong Kong. Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi has joined Tsinghua University to lead an AI-focused research center, while physicist Dai Liang, known for his work on black holes, has returned to Shanghai. Semiconductor researcher Jiang Jianfeng, a rising star at MIT, has taken a position at Peking University, and neurobiologist Chih-Ying Su has joined the Shenzhen Academy of Medical Sciences. Other notable figures include AI developer Ling Haibin, who now works at Westlake University, and Liang Jie, a leading computer vision scientist who has returned to China after working at Microsoft.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 8019 hr. ago
10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026

In 2026, numerous scientists and experts from the United States and the United Kingdom have relocated to China, driven by factors such as limited funding and fewer leadership opportunities in Western academic institutions. Among those highlighted are Zhang Kai, a Yale scientist who returned to China to advance his research on cellular structures, and Chen Peipei, an energy scientist who moved from Cambridge to establish a laboratory in Hong Kong. Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi has joined Tsinghua University to lead an AI-focused research center, while physicist Dai Liang, known for his work on black holes, has returned to Shanghai. Semiconductor researcher Jiang Jianfeng, a rising star at MIT, has taken a position at Peking University, and neurobiologist Chih-Ying Su has joined the Shenzhen Academy of Medical Sciences. Other notable figures include AI developer Ling Haibin, who now works at Westlake University, and Liang Jie, a leading computer vision scientist who has returned to China after working at Microsoft.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of scientists leaving the US and UK for China, focusing on career opportunities, funding issues, and personal choices without overtly favoring any political perspective. It does not employ biased language or selectively present information to support a single

Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 80): The article presents a general overview of scientists leaving the US and UK for China, citing common reasons such as funding and career opportunities. While no specific inaccuracies are apparent, the lack of detailed sourcing weakens factual support. The tone remains relatively neutral.

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