Quest for Talents: Attraction and Retention of Highly Skilled Overseas Chinese in the United States and Canada*

Tony Fang (), Lilac Ge (), John Hartley () and Hui Ming ()
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Tony Fang: Department of Economics Memorial University of Newfoundland
Lilac Ge: School of Economics and Management Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)
John Hartley: Department of Economics Memorial University of Newfoundland
Hui Ming: School of Economics Sichuan Agricultural University

Asian Economic Papers, 2025, vol. 24, issue 1, 182-213

Abstract: Using ordinary least squares, probit, and semi-nonparametric regression analysis on survey data, this article examines the factors associated with the successful economic integration of Chinese returnees, as indicated by their career and income satisfaction. Those motivated to return by talent policy are substantially more likely to be economically satisfied and satisfied with their career. The desire to find a marriage partner also positively correlates with satisfaction, whereas researchers are less likely to be satisfied than those in other professions. Moreover, concerns about spousal employment, trade relations, and the rule of law correlate with a lower willingness to return among overseas Chinese.

Date: 2025
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