Can I get into 716 if I am not a 211 undergraduate?

Yes.

716 is a research institution of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the recruitment standards are not limited to 211 institutions. Project 211 is a high-level university construction plan launched by the Chinese Ministry of Education in the 1990s to improve the education quality and scientific research strength of a number of key universities. However, not all outstanding scientific research talents come from 211 institutions. When recruiting, 716 will comprehensively consider factors such as the candidate’s academic background, scientific research ability, published papers and scientific research project experience, and is not limited to the ranking of the graduating institution. As long as you have excellent scientific research capabilities and academic potential, you will still have the opportunity to enter 716 institutes to engage in scientific research.