3 h. ago China talent agent Yang Tianzhen, who works with top stars, pursues US degree

She is one of the biggest names in China’s entertainment industry, and spotting talent is her business. But Yang Tianzhen is now putting her own skills to the test by studying for a master’s degree in the United States. The famous mainland talent agent and entrepreneur is studying global communication and public policy at the University of Southern California (USC). Her switch from the bright lights of the entertainment industry to the hallowed halls of academia has captivated mainland social...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong needs more cybersecurity professionals as threats increase: report

Hong Kong needs more professionals focused on cybersecurity due to persistent threats and a limited talent pool, according to a recent report from the Hong Kong China Network Security Association. The group said demand for cybersecurity professionals in Hong Kong was expected to grow steadily over the next three to five years, with a particular focus on skills related to cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) security. The report said attackers, armed with AI, drove the number of security...

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6 d. ago Nvidia taps two young Chinese AI experts to strengthen research

US chip giant Nvidia has hired two prominent artificial intelligence (AI) experts who hail from China, underscoring the rising global recognition of talent from the mainland and their key contributions to the field’s advancement. Zhu Banghua and Jiao Jiantao, both alumni of China’s Tsinghua University, said on their respective social media accounts that they joined Nvidia, sharing photos of themselves with Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of the company. Zhu, who received his bachelor’s degree...

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6 d. ago Nvidia taps 2 young Chinese AI experts to strengthen research

US chip giant Nvidia has hired two prominent artificial intelligence (AI) experts who hail from China, underscoring the rising global recognition of talent from the mainland and their key contributions to the field’s advancement. Zhu Banghua and Jiao Jiantao, both alumni of China’s Tsinghua University, said on their respective social media accounts that they joined Nvidia, sharing photos of themselves with Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of the company. Zhu, who received his bachelor’s degree...

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8 d. ago Top semiconductor toolmaker launches talent competition in China — ASML is looking for 16 skilled lithography engineers

Top semiconductor toolmaker launches talent competition in China — ASML is looking for 16 skilled lithography engineers  Tom's Hardware

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9 d. ago ASML launches science project in China to discover new talent in lithography

European chip equipment giant ASML has launched a project designed to discover and foster key engineering talent in China, in the latest show of its commitment to the market despite intensified US restrictions on advanced chipmaking technologies. The Dutch lithography system maker has launched a science competition aimed at deepening public understanding of lithography – the critical process of etching circuit patterns onto silicon wafers – and fostering new tech talent in the country, according...

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1 week ago Tsinghua University supplying talent to country's key sectors

Tsinghua University supplying talent to country's key sectors  China Daily

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2 w. ago Baidu ramps up AI hiring as China faces talent crunch, joining other tech giants

Chinese internet search giant Baidu is accelerating its hunt for artificial intelligence (AI) talent with its largest-ever recruitment drive focused on the industry, as technology giants race to secure scarce expertise in the fast-growing sector. The Beijing-based firm said in a statement that job openings in its so-called AIDU annual recruitment drive – an initiative to attract and develop future AI tech leaders – had surged 60 per cent this year. The company did not specify the total number of...

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3 w. ago China plans to turn Shenzhen into AI and aviation hub amid US sanctions

China has outlined a string of reforms to accelerate the development of hi-tech emerging industries in the city of Shenzhen, as the tech hub in southern China grapples with a barrage of US trade restrictions. The plan focuses on boosting Shenzhen’s ability to create scalable business models in industries such as artificial intelligence and aviation that can be replicated across China, by helping the city cultivate a larger talent pool, expand local companies’ access to financing, and speed up...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong must ‘seize opportunities’ to attract talent amid US student visa woes

Hong Kong should capitalise on the opportunities arising from US-China tensions to attract more talent to its academic and tech sectors, heads of the city’s top medical schools have said, ahead of a visit to the world’s largest biotechnology event in Boston. Representatives from the medical faculties of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will join the delegation of the government-funded Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)...

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3 w. ago As U.S. Scientists Look Abroad, China Aims to Lure Top Talent

As U.S. Scientists Look Abroad, China Aims to Lure Top Talent  Yale e360

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3 w. ago Feature: How China's porcelain capital is attracting international talent

Feature: How China's porcelain capital is attracting international talent  China.org.cn

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3 w. ago How China is vying to attract the world’s top scientific talent

How China is vying to attract the world’s top scientific talent  Nature

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last month China researcher dedicates literary award to late girlfriend, moves many to tears

Millions in China were touched by the confession of love from an award-winning writer, who paid tribute to his late first love, an unwavering supporter throughout his journey. Liu Chuxin, 34, is the recipient of the fiction category of China’s Lijiang Literary Award. While accepting the award on stage in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region of southern China, Liu dedicated his heartfelt speech to his first love. He met her in 2017 while pursuing his doctoral degree in philosophy at the...

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