China’s scientists overworked and underpaid compared with other professions: survey


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China’s scientists are feeling the pinch, despite being at the heart of the country’s strategy to become a global powerhouse in science and technology.

While there are generous packages on offer for returning overseas Chinese scientists, the home-grown variety are feeling overworked and underpaid, according to a survey by the China Association for Science and Technology.

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