Group 1 - The core trend of returning overseas students is confirmed, with the number of returnees in 2024 reaching 495,000, an increase of 79,400 from 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.1% [1] - From 1978 to 2024, a total of 8.88 million individuals have studied abroad, with 6.44 million choosing to return after completing their studies, indicating that two out of three students opt to return home [1] - The "returning heat" is not a short-term trend but a long-term phenomenon expected to continue for the next decade [1] Group 2 - The overseas job market is becoming increasingly challenging, with the H-1B visa acceptance rate in the U.S. dropping to a ten-year low of 14% in 2023, and other countries like the UK and EU tightening their immigration policies [3][5] - In contrast, domestic opportunities are growing, with the government integrating returning students into the national talent system, providing support for settlement, employment, and entrepreneurship [5][6] Group 3 - National policies are increasingly favorable towards returning students, with the Ministry of Education emphasizing their importance in the national talent pool and development strategy [6] - Major cities like Shanghai and Beijing have introduced attractive policies for returning students, including direct residency applications for graduates from top universities without social security payment requirements [9][10] Group 4 - Cities like Shenzhen are offering substantial subsidies for returning students starting businesses in strategic emerging industries, with potential grants reaching up to 1 million yuan [11][13] - Various provinces and cities are implementing their own entrepreneurial support and loan subsidy policies to attract overseas talent [13] Group 5 - Major tech companies are increasingly favoring returning students, with dedicated recruitment events for overseas graduates, allowing them to secure job offers independently from traditional recruitment processes [14][16] - Companies like Tencent, Huawei, and Alibaba are actively recruiting overseas talent, recognizing the need for interdisciplinary skills in emerging technology fields [16][18] Group 6 - The most popular fields for returning students include business and computer science, with business administration and finance being the top choices due to their promising career prospects [19][20] - The IT, internet, and gaming industries are significant employment sectors for returning talent, accounting for 15.4% of the job market for returnees [21] Group 7 - The domestic gaming market is thriving, with actual sales revenue reaching 350.79 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7.68% [23] - Despite some companies closing overseas studios, the domestic gaming industry remains vibrant, with a significant demand for talent in game design and development [25][28]
49.5万留学生“集体回家”!政策红利拉满!一线城市抢人、大厂开招聘专场!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-16 16:41