Carnegie study: ratio of Chinese AI researchers in the US to those going to China is about 30 to 1

Date2026.10.06

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According to a report by The New York Times, a study by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace shows that in 2025 the ratio of Chinese or ethnic Chinese researchers engaged in AI research in the US to comparable personnel going to China was about 30 to 1, that Chinese researchers in the US increased by about 4 percentage points compared with 3 years ago, and that China's relaxation of visas and research funding to attract talent has had limited effect.

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2026-10-06 12:49 · 10月6日《纽约时报》报道，卡内基研究显示中美AI人才争夺中，在美中国籍AI科研人员与赴华者比例约30比1，中国引才遇阻，美国长期优势或因收紧签证政策面临挑战。

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Sayings · 2026-10-06 12:41 An October 6 New York Times report says Carnegie research shows that in the China-US AI talent race, the ratio of Chinese AI researchers in the US to those heading to China is about 30 to 1; China faces obstacles in attracting talent, and America's long-term advantage may be challenged by tightened visa policies.

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