Beijing to Recruit 5,000 Foreign ProfessionalsBeijing is to recruit 5,000 foreign professionals to work in the capital in the next five years, according to the municipal government. In addition, the local government will also raise wages and perks of foreign experts gradually. Proper awards will also be granted to those who perform outstandingly in science and technology research, according to latest issue of Beijing Today.The telecommunications and information industry, bioengineering and new pharmaceutical industry, laser-engineering-electrical industry, new materials, environment protection and resources recycling industry are the prior fields where top professionals are needed. Genetic engineering, biochips, super integrated circuit and nanometer technology are industries foreign experts are encouraged to join. The local government aims at stimulating the development of the Zhongguancun Hi-Tech Science Park while recruiting foreign talents. In the long term, the main objective is to raise the overall competitiveness of the capital city. The municipal government is also keen to help science and technological enterprises in the private sector to attract foreign talent. In the field of public administration, the government will further attract foreign experts to work in urban planning and designing, perfecting public facilities functions, ecology and environmental protection. |
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