Chinese chip engineer leaves US seeking freedom

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Leading chipmaking engineer Xu Zhenpeng said the United States no longer offered the freedom that researchers once expected, a key reason for his decision to continue his work in China.

In a recent report, Chinese semiconductor engineer Xu Zhenpeng explained his decision to leave the United States. He said the US no longer offered the freedom that researchers once expected, a key reason for his decision to continue his work in China. The statement was featured in the South China Morning Post's science highlights published on February 11, 2026, which covers recent developments in Chinese science, including civilization history, weapon technology, and talent mobility.

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