China launched its new K visa on October 1, 2025, targeting young STEM professionals without requiring employer sponsorship. The visa allows holders to engage in research, education, entrepreneurship, and business activities. Given the significant online backlash from Chinese social media users concerned about job competition, and the fact that detailed application procedures are still being finalized by embassies, this market will resolve based on official application numbers released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Immigration Administration.

Resolution: Resolves YES if official Chinese government sources report 10,000 or more K visa applications received by December 31, 2025. Resolves NO otherwise. Sources: China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Immigration Administration.