From the Harvard Business School: Working Knowledge for Business Leaders article "Report from China: The New Entrepreuners:"
Q: What's a "sea turtle" and why is it important in discussing the development of entrepreneurism in China?
A: We heard the phrase "sea turtle" a few times. These are the Chinese who spend significant time abroad and then come back to China to "lay eggs," that is, start new ventures. In addition to bringing with them insights, skills, attitudes, tangible assets, and contacts that are useful to their ventures, the government has created incentives to attract them back to China, and is more lenient or flexible regarding new venture formation.
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