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flag U.S. scientists are increasingly relocating to China due to funding cuts, political tensions, and better opportunities, threatening American scientific leadership.

flag A growing number of U.S. scientists, especially in STEM, are moving to China due to reduced federal research funding, political tensions, and heightened scrutiny of foreign ties, exacerbated by proposed cuts under the Trump administration. flag China’s aggressive recruitment, including new visas and expanded talent programs, along with rising R&D investment nearing U.S. levels, is attracting researchers seeking stability and opportunity. flag While joint scientific efforts continue in non-sensitive areas, stricter U.S. policies and fears of discrimination are driving this shift, potentially weakening American innovation and altering global scientific leadership.

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