Despite some brain drain, according to Nature Index, China now has the best academic/research institutions in 3 of the 4 major fields of sciences: physical sciences, chemistry, and earth & environmental sciences (the US still leads in life sciences). Ever wondered why China now has such a commanding lead in technologies such as 5G, EV battery, and renewable energy?
Perhaps you misunderstood. China can achieve it despite top tier STEM brain drain because China produces more top tier STEM talents than any other nation on earth. However, China needs to get to the place where almost no top tier STEM brain drain can occur.
