Why this MIT graduate chose to build his career in China
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Joshua Woodard chose to build his career in China, even though he could have earned twice as much back home in the US. After graduating from MIT, the American engineer went to Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar in 2018. He moved to Shenzhen and eventually worked in Apple’s supply chain. Despite having studied Chinese back in the US, he admitted the transition still wasn’t easy. China was, in his words, “a different society” — daily habits, communication and making friends all took some getting used to. But the opportunities kept him there. Seven years on, he’s started his own consultancy helping Western companies navigate China’s sprawling tech supply chains. His journey comes as China steps up its push to attract foreign STEM professionals, scientists and entrepreneurs in the global race for tech talent. Watch the full Insight episode. #cnainsider #china #shenzhen For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram:
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