HONG KONG -- China is kicking off a new visa program Wednesday to woo foreign professionals specializing in science and technology to work in the country, just as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration sets higher barriers for companies hiring foreign nationals.
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Commuters in Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district in April. The Chinese government has introduced a new visa to attract foreign professionals in science and technology sectors. © Reuters
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