New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Amid concerns over US' new H-1B visa rules, China is preparing to roll out a "K visa" on October 1 to attract young professionals. As per reports, the launch of this new visa category underscores China's emphasis on attracting "next generation" scientists and researchers.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced a hefty $1,00,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, triggering panic and confusion as Indians dominate the H-1B programme and many rely on H-1Bs to work and stay in the US. A day later, the White House clarified that the fee was a one-off and applied only to new applicants.

While the US tightens its visa regime, the focus has now shifted to China's soon-to-be-launched new type of visa-the K visa. State-...