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China diaspora engagement and national development

Overview

President Xi Jinping has called upon the overseas Chinese diaspora and returned expatriates to support China’s national development and reunification goals. During the National Conference on Overseas Chinese Affairs, Xi urged the estimated 60 million Chinese citizens living abroad to mobilize their expertise, resources, and networks to aid national rejuvenation.

This mobilization effort is increasingly viewed as a strategic response to domestic demographic challenges. As China faces a shrinking labor pool and a rapidly aging population—with approximately 23% of citizens aged 60 or older—the government aims to convert previous “brain drain” into a “brain gain.” To facilitate this, China utilizes institutional support through the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office and has established science parks and special economic zones to encourage professionals trained in developed nations to return and contribute to economic growth.

Entities

Xi Jinping · Wang Huning · Chinese Communist Party · National Conference on Overseas Chinese Affairs · Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council

Timeline

  1. about 23 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China seeks to leverage overseas diaspora to combat aging population

    China is urging its 60 million overseas citizens to return or contribute their expertise and capital to help combat the nation's aging population and shrinking workforce.

  2. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    China’s President Xi Jinping calls on overseas Chinese to aid national rejuvenation

    President Xi Jinping urged overseas Chinese and returned expatriates to use their networks and resources to support China’s development and national reunification at a Beijing conference.

Sources

es.gizmodo.com · laquotidienne.fr