The number of Chinese students returning from overseas is set to exceed those going abroad within the next five years, a survey released on Monday, 4th November shows. The report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on Chinese talent returning home said the number coming back has continued to increase since 2004. By 2018, the balance is likely to tilt in favor of the returnees. Last year, about 2.6m Chinese went overseas for education, training or on exchange programs, compared with more than 1m who returned from abroad. The most popular cities where those returning chose to stay were Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Reports China Daily