Core Insights - The article highlights the paradox of the U.S. tech industry's reliance on Chinese talent in AI research, despite a narrative portraying China as a "threat" [1][2][5] - Meta's restructuring to form the Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) underscores the importance of Chinese researchers, with 7 out of 11 core team members having Chinese backgrounds [1][4] - Research indicates that nearly one-third of top global AI talent is Chinese, predominantly working in U.S. institutions [2][5] Group 1: U.S. Tech Industry and Chinese Talent - Chinese researchers play a crucial role in U.S. AI advancements, with significant contributions to major companies like Meta, which has received approximately 6,300 H1-B visa approvals this year [5] - Collaborative research between the U.S. and China is more frequent than between any other two countries, with companies like Microsoft leading in joint publications [5][6] - Despite the ongoing tensions, many top Chinese researchers continue to work in the U.S., with a study showing that 87 out of 100 top Chinese researchers employed in 2019 are still active in research [2][5] Group 2: Challenges Faced by Chinese Researchers - Increasing difficulties for Chinese researchers in the U.S. include visa application challenges and fears of being barred from re-entry, leading some to consider returning to China [8] - The environment in U.S. companies has become more hostile, with some Chinese researchers expressing discomfort over anti-China rhetoric from management [8] - The U.S. government's actions against Chinese nationals in academia have raised concerns about the impact on research and international collaboration [9]