Ask Lemmygrad

I would recommend considering Hong Kong as well because it's easier to immigrate to, and where there is a clear process for getting PR.

If you are truly serious about this there are a few more or less straight forward ways to do it. Generally, all these paths are easier if you study well for your bachelor and try to get into a masters/PhD program at a well-known university (does not have to be Ivy-league at all, but the more prestigious the better).

Then after or during your graduate studies:

• Land an internships/job at Chinese firms with offices in the US, build some experience --> ask to get transferred to China.
• [If PhD] Land a postdoc at a Chinese university

Or the yolo option (which TWO of my friends did)

• Get a K-visa and just go there and apply for jobs, sign up for some language courses at a local university. (maybe even fall in love and marry)

Regardless of how you get there, knowing Mandarin is like 99% required eventually, so might as well start learning as soon as possible. I have a few non-chinese friends who have moved to or lived in China for some time and all of them got there one of these ways.

ive travelled to east asia (japan and korea hopefully china soon) and honestly i just couldnt do it. first off i could not leave my home country behind ever, i dont think i could adapt culturally and a plethora of other personal reasons.

if you think that would make you happier and you can adapt then go for it. there will be challenges but if its worth it then its worth it. cant comment on the nature of your degree.

Take it easy. You’re less than halfway through your degree, plenty of studying to go.

Look into China study abroad programs your university may offer. Or perhaps your university network (WUE, etc) has something. This would be ideal. Make connections, figure out a masters or doctorate opportunity.

If not, it will be harder. Maybe an international university in China will have a grad program you can apply to.

Don’t let your politics get in the way of securing a good life for yourself. You’re 19. Millions would kill to be in your shoes right now. Don’t waste the opportunity because you got “bad vibes” or whatever. Take a breath sometimes. Focus on your career and studies.

I’m not saying you should go design hellfire missiles or something. Just… remember this isn’t the long march despite what the online leftists say.

Pretty much the only thing keeping my wife and I in Canada is that she doesnt want to be a 24 hour flight away from her entire family. Completely understandable, it's hard to leave everyone you know and love behind if you actually have people you know and love.

If you get accepted into a Chinese university, i say just go for it. Whatever challenges come up, you can overcome them.

Maybe you don't even need to wait until PhD. Many universities offer the option to do a semester or a year abroad. You just need to find the right program that is suitable for you.