China’s Tech Future Hinges on Talent, Expert Says

China's race to lead in cutting-edge tech like data storage is facing a critical challenge: talent gaps. Professor Feng Dan, a top tech educator at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, just dropped a reality check: \"Cultivating skilled innovators is key to unlocking breakthroughs.\"

Here’s the tea : While North America has 500+ PhD students in storage research across 60+ universities and Europe has 300+ across 40+, the Chinese mainland currently trains about 100 students at just 10 institutions. Feng says closing this gap requires a two-pronged strategy:

• Boost basic research talent to drive original innovations
• Train engineering-focused pros who can solve real-world industry problems

And guess what? Companies are desperate for these skills! Top-tier storage experts can snag salaries up to ¥2M ($280K) annually.

Bottom line: Whether you're into AI, cloud tech, or next-gen gadgets, Feng’s message is clear—investing in brains today builds tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

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Expert urges talent cultivation for breakthroughs in storage capacity

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