Returnees still in demand, despite challenges

Employers appreciate global outlook, innovative spirit of overseas graduates; imported talent adds to competition

The economic transformation China is experiencing is providing great opportunities for Chinese students returning from overseas study, although the returnees face challenges when hunting for jobs back home, experts said.

The nation's economy is evolving from one that rests on its population advantage to one that values talent. In the process, students who return from overseas study with international perspectives and an innovative spirit will have brighter employment prospects, said Miao Lyu, secretary-general of the Center for China and Globalization, a think tank in Beijing.