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Early-career scientists in China face intense competition for entry-level jobs. Credit: Xinhua/Shutterstock China’s top research funding agency will increase the number of prestigious grants for early-career scientists by 50%. The move is part of the country’s pledge to increase support for young scientists, who face intense competition to secure funding and jobs. Early career researchers