The Global Talent Shuffle: China's Bid for Chip Dominance Zhejiang University has surpassed Harvard University as the world's top academic institution according to the Nature Index.
This seismic shift reflects China's remarkable educational prowess and its efforts to catch up with Western leaders in semiconductors, a critical field.
Chen Ye, a semiconductor expert, has defected from the US to join Zhejiang University as a Qiushi Distinguished Professor.