Talent Grab: A Masterclass in Politician’s Jargon
Highlights in this Issue
So, Lee Ka-chiu, the big cheese over in Hong Kong, just delivered his third policy address. He’s throwing around terms like “grabbing talents” quicker than I can grab a pint after a long day! He’s apparently looking to expand university options under the “High-end Talent Pass Plan” – because who doesn’t want high-flying intellectuals flocking over like seagulls at a chip shop?
Meanwhile, Jinan is off on its own little adventure, publishing a “double list” aimed at snagging 180 high-end positions. Who knew talent scouting could sound so much like a Tinder date? “You’re a bioengineer? Swipe right!”
And let’s not forget Nanchang, which has got the cash flowing harder than a kid’s birthday party with a chocolate fountain. They’ve got funds ranging from 1 million to a jaw-dropping 10 million yuan for entrepreneurial teams. That’s what I call a financial buffet—come one, come all, just don’t take more than your fair share!
New Policies for Talents: “The More, The Merrier!”
Hong Kong: A Global Invitation to Scholars
Lee Kept at it, though—proposing that Hong Kong will transform into a “Study in Hong Kong” franchise. They’re not just handing out scholarships like candy at Halloween; they’re positioning themselves as an education hub. Promoting higher education globally while underlining a projected labor shortage of 180,000 in five years makes you wonder if they see universities not as educational institutions, but as talent farms!
Qinghai: Green Computing, Here We Go!
Qinghai, meanwhile, is rolling out the red carpet for talent in the green computing sector and has come equipped with enticing “Ten Measures” to reel them in. Fancy bonuses from 400,000 to 1.5 million yuan? Now that’s what I call the modern-day equivalent of being offered the last doughnut in the box!
Trends in Talent Information: Events That Make You Go “Hmmm…”
Shanghai: Global Innovation Competition
Over in Shanghai, they’re celebrating talent on a grand stage—hosting the China International College Student Innovation Competition with a number of Latin-inspired words that sound like they could be a new dance craze. Over five million projects vying for attention… it’s basically ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’, but for nerds.
Jinhai Street in Fengxian District launched an “innovation and entrepreneurship service package.” It’s like going to IKEA for furniture and coming back home with a full assembly manual, a side of meatballs, and a promise of a beautiful flat-pack future!
Exchange Programs Galore!
Beijing hosted a China-EU Talent Forum. With the theme “Sharing, Symbiosis, and Win-Win,” it sounds like they’re trying to sell me some kind of eco-friendly relationship package.
Over in Hebei, they gathered overseas students like they were Pokémon, and between them, they reached 613 new employee goals. The theme was, “New Quality Xiongan Staying in Xiongan to Create the Future”—as catchy as a pop song in the early 2000s!
Shandong: Blue Fair and Recruitment Bonanza
While Shandong holds its 24th “Blue Fair,” where they sort talent like laundry, collecting 5,820 high-level overseas talent needs. It’s a contest with much bigger stakes than my family’s Christmas trivia game!
Final Thoughts
This entire talent acquisition saga is essentially political speed dating. Everyone’s looking for that perfect match to inject into their economies. It’s provocative, it’s audacious, and let’s face it – if you’re not trying to grab some talent, are you even trying? In the grand scheme of things, they’re all competing for the brightest minds, but just remember: even the best talents occasionally need an espresso break from all the bureaucratic chaos!
Highlights in this issue:
·The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lee Ka-chiu, released his third policy address during his term of office on October 16. He proposed a number of measures to increase the “grabbing of talents”, including expanding the list of universities under the “High-end Talent Pass Plan”;
·Jinan released a “double list” for talent search, involving 180 high-end positions and 50 key talent projects;
·Recently, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province issued the “Notice on Carrying out the Application for Nanchang City’s “Talent Entrepreneurship Team””. Teams that have been approved by the application and assessed through assessment can receive support funds ranging from 1 million yuan to 10 million yuan and related support.
New policies for talents in various places
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Promote the gathering of high-end international talents in Hong Kong to create the “Study in Hong Kong” brand
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lee Ka-chiu, delivered his third policy address during his term of office at the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on October 16. He said that the manpower shortage in various industries in the next five years is estimated to be about 180,000 people. In order to establish a high-quality talent pool to support development, the SAR government will update various talent input mechanisms – including updating the “Talent List”, increasing the list of eligible universities for the “High-end Talent Pass Program” to 198, optimizing the “General Employment Policy” and ” “Mainland Talent Import Scheme”, adding mechanisms under the “Excellent Talents Entry Scheme”, proactively inviting top talents to come to Hong Kong for development, etc. In terms of promoting the construction of an international post-secondary education hub, Li Jiachao said that Hong Kong will establish the “Hong Kong Future Talents Further Studies Scholarship Program” to encourage more local students to pursue further studies. We will promote the “Study in Hong Kong” brand globally and attract more overseas students, especially those from ASEAN and other countries co-building the “Belt and Road”, to study in Hong Kong through the establishment of scholarships and other means.
Qinghai: Introducing measures to gather talents in the field of green computing power
Recently, Qinghai issued the “Ten Measures to Gather Green Computing Talents in Qinghai Province.” The “Ten Measures” aim to attract talents from all walks of life to participate in the development of Qinghai’s green computing power industry and provide solid talent support for promoting the development of Qinghai’s green computing power industry. According to the “Ten Measures”, the Qinghai Provincial Government will grant one-time bonuses of 400,000 yuan, 1 million yuan, and 1.5 million yuan to top talents, leading talents, and outstanding talents in the field of green computing power, or give 600,000 yuan, 1.2 million yuan, Housing incentive of $1.7 million. The “Ten Measures” also proposed to unblock the professional title review channel for green computing talents, include new occupations in digital technology fields such as big data, blockchain, and cloud computing into the scope of professional title review, and formulate professional title review methods for high-level urgently needed talents.
Talent information trends in various places
Shanghai: The finals of China International College Student Innovation Competition are held
From October 12th to 15th, the finals and concurrent activities of the China International College Student Innovation Competition with the theme of “I Dare to Venture, I Will Create” were held in Shanghai. This competition is jointly organized by 12 departments including the Ministry of Education and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. Since its launch in May this year, a total of 5.14 million projects and 20.836 million people from 5,406 universities in 153 countries and regions at home and abroad have participated. A total of 1,993 schools, 12,063 projects, and 39,380 people from 149 foreign countries and regions signed up for the competition, covering 152 of the world’s top 100 universities such as Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge. During the finals, the World University Student Innovation Forum was held, the World University Student Innovation Alliance was established, and 56 universities (30 overseas universities) and 21 companies from 19 countries and regions on five continents were invited to join the alliance.
Shanghai: Jinhai Street, Fengxian District launches innovation and entrepreneurship service package
On October 18, Jinhai Street in Fengxian District held a conference to promote the work of promoting high-quality development driven by innovation across the region and a press conference on innovation and entrepreneurship service packages for young talents. At the event, Jinhai Street launched the “Golden Eight” innovation and entrepreneurship service package, covering eight aspects of service content including financial support, venue support, rental subsidies, computing power subsidies, and business links, aiming to provide a more comprehensive and more comprehensive service for young talents. Accurate innovation and entrepreneurship support will attract more talents to innovate and start businesses in Jinhai Street.
Beijing: Promoting multiple talent exchange and cooperation projects, the 2024 China-EU Talent Forum was held
On October 15, the 2024 China-EU Talent Forum was held in Beijing. With the theme of “Sharing, Symbiosis, and Win-win – Strengthening the Traditional Friendship between China and Europe and Expanding Talent Cooperation and Exchange”, this forum will explore the key role of talents in the development of China-EU relations through keynote speeches, special reports, summit dialogues and other forms. , to further promote practical cooperation between China and Europe in the field of talent. A number of important talent cooperation projects were launched or unveiled at the forum, including the signing of a memorandum of cooperation to support the establishment of international science and technology organizations in Beijing to help Beijing accelerate the construction of an international science and technology innovation center; the practice base between Peking University and the Swiss Adecco Group was unveiled to provide professional services to Peking University students Internship guidance and career coaching; establishing a China-EU Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center to leverage the advantages of financial, technological and other resources to build a broad stage for innovation and entrepreneurship for young talents from both sides. The forum also released talent research results such as the Future Global Workforce Report and the Global City Talent Stickiness Index Report 2024.
Beijing: Haidian gathers talents to build world-leading science and technology park
On October 18, the 2024 Haidian District Talent Work Conference and the launching ceremony of the “Wisdom Haidian” Talent Theme Week Series were held. Focusing on cutting-edge innovation fields such as artificial intelligence, the conference launched the “Several Measures for Building an Artificial Intelligence Talent Zone in Haidian District”, which adopted 20 policy measures to further increase industry-talent linkage, expand the scope of support for innovation and entrepreneurship, and comprehensively improve Haidian District’s artificial intelligence Talent level and scale. The conference also released the “Haidian District Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Development Index Report (2004)”, “Haidian AI 2000 Talent List” and “Haidian District Human Resources Statistical Report”.
Hebei: Held exchange activities for overseas students and 613 people reached introduction intentions
On October 17, the second “Sea Gathering in Yanzhao” Hebei Province overseas students exchange and Beijing-Hebei overseas talents Xiongan trip was held in Xiongan New Area. More than 100 key employers in Hebei Province and Xiongan New Area, including provincial universities, scientific research institutes, state-owned enterprises and central enterprises, and specialized and new enterprises, participated in the event with 2,447 high-quality positions. More than 700 overseas-study talents participated in the recruitment, 613 people have reached the introduction intention, and 184 people are planned to be hired. With the theme of “New Quality Xiong’an Staying in Xiong’an to Create the Future” as the theme, this event has three major sections: exchange activities for overseas students, “Xiongcai Cup” special innovation and entrepreneurship project roadshow activities for overseas students, and “Overseas Talents Travel to Xiongan” activities. Among them, the “Overseas Talents Xiong’an Tour” invited nearly a hundred overseas young talents from world-renowned universities such as the University of Cambridge, the National University of Singapore, the University of Munich, and the University of New South Wales to visit the new area to investigate and inspect the innovation and entrepreneurship environment of the new area and roadshow scientific and technological innovation projects. , have an in-depth understanding of the new district’s industry and talent policies, match job needs, and negotiate the implementation of scientific and technological project cooperation.
Shandong: The 24th “Blue Fair” released 5,820 overseas high-level talent needs
On October 18, the 2024 Qingdao International Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week and the 24th “Blue Fair” kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New District. This year’s “Blue Fair” continues the previous theme of “gathering talents and building a win-win future”, and includes “talent environment promotion and demand release, overseas talent service work symposium, and key industry overseas high-level talent industry-university-research project symposium” , Zhiyin Global Blue Recruitment Activities, Overseas Talents Pingdu Tour” and other sections. 80 high-level overseas talents from 22 countries and regions came to Qingdao to discuss projects and technologies, and 10 key projects were signed on site. This year’s “Blue Fair” focuses on elite talents studying abroad and talents urgently needed by industries, and collects and publishes the needs of 5,820 overseas high-level talents from key enterprises and institutions. The conference carried out talent recruitment activities at home and abroad in a combination of online and offline forms, and organized 152 universities, colleges, research institutions in Qingdao, and well-known enterprises and institutions in Qingdao to participate in the recruitment promotion.
Sichuan: 2024 Overseas Children’s Guang’an Tour to Serve the Country Launched
On October 15, the 2024 Guang’an trip for overseas youths to serve the country was officially launched. At the event, the notice of appointment of experts from the Sichuan Provincial Expert Service Group and the notice of appointment of specially appointed experts of the Guang’an High-Quality Development Think Tank were read out, and letters of appointment were issued to the experts of the Provincial Expert Service Group and the special experts of the Guang’an High-Quality Development Think Tank. In the next two days, the 51 specially hired experts from Guang’an High-Quality Development Think Tank will go to various districts (cities) and counties in Guang’an City in groups focusing on 23 project needs such as new energy, medical and health care, intelligent manufacturing, agricultural technology, and primary and secondary education. Grassroots units carry out on-site research guidance, technical services, special symposiums, business training and other activities to provide wisdom and suggestions for urgent problems that need to be solved in Guang’an’s economic and social construction and development.
Event declaration information
Jiangxi: Nanchang launches application process for “Talent Entrepreneurship Team”Support funds of up to 10 million yuan
Recently, Nanchang issued the “Notice on Carrying out the Application for Nanchang’s “Talent Entrepreneurship Team””, which kicked off the implementation of rewards and subsidies for talented entrepreneurial teams that come to Chang to establish companies. ABCD high-level talents who meet the recognition standards of Nanchang City or entrepreneurial teams led by high-level ABCD talents in Jiangxi Province recommended by Nanchang City can receive awards ranging from 1 million yuan to 10 million yuan after application review and assessment. Support funds, as well as policy support such as subsidized loans, settlement subsidies for team leaders, free rent or rent subsidies of up to 600,000 yuan.
Shandong: Jinan releases “double list” of talents seeking talents, involving 180 high-end positions
Recently, Jinan City focused on the key talent demand links in the development of key enterprises, guided by “talent project integration”, and released the 2024 “Jinan City Talent Search List for Key Industrial Talent Positions” and “Jinan City High-level Talent Project Search List”. The 2024 “Jinan City Key Industry Talent Jobs List” is based on industry, positioned high-end, and oriented to the world. In the name of the city, it spends real money and provides a career stage, and posts 180 “talent orders” for high-end positions to talents from all over the world. , and strives to establish a high-level talent think tank team related to the industry by “introducing a high-level talent, driving a team, and boosting an industry” to promote the high-quality development of the city’s economic and social construction and realize the “two-way rush” of talents and industries. “. The 2024 “Jinan City High-level Talent Project Search List” focuses on Jinan City’s four leading industries such as big data and new generation information technology, intelligent manufacturing and high-end equipment, high-quality steel and advanced materials, biomedicine and general health, as well as modern and efficient agriculture. 50 key talent projects were released in key areas such as , high-end chemical industry, green and low-carbon, etc., focusing on exploring and building a new model of industry-talent integration of “high-level talents + key projects”, aiming to solve the technical service, On development issues such as cooperative development and achievement transformation, we will continue to optimize the working mechanism of “enterprise examinations, government examinations, university examinations, and market examinations” to allow talented people to take the lead, assume important responsibilities, and play the leading role. Fine steel and advanced materials are one of the four leading industries in Jinan. The technical research project to improve the qualification rate of optical blocks in this field ranks first in the “Looking for Talents List”. The project plans to invest more than 89 million yuan to improve the production qualification rate of optical blocks. to 80%, the investment amount of this project ranks first on the list.
Shandong: Laoshan District of Qingdao City organized the application for the 2024 “Supporting the Introduction and Cultivation of High-Level Talents Plan”
Recently, Laoshan District organized the 2024 Laoshan District “Supporting the Introduction and Cultivation of High-level Talents Plan”. The application scope is from June 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024. National, provincial and ministerial level key engineering talents newly introduced from outside the administrative jurisdiction of Laoshan District through full-time introduction or flexible introduction. Candidates for newly introduced full-time national, provincial and ministerial key talent projects will be given living subsidies of 2 million yuan and 1 million yuan respectively after identification. The employer must sign a settlement agreement with the competent department and agree on work indicators for two years and detailed evaluation rules for the completion of the indicators. Living subsidy funds will be allocated in batches based on the settlement agreement, with 30% allocated first, 30% allocated upon completion of mid-term targets, and 40% allocated upon completion of all targets. For those who fail to meet the targets stipulated in the agreement, the subsequent allocation of living subsidy funds will be stopped. Candidates for key talent projects at the national, provincial and ministerial levels who are flexibly introduced will be paid actual personal labor remuneration (in Laoshan District) according to their actual labor remuneration (in Laoshan District) according to the previous year (or 12 consecutive months before application) for three consecutive years after being recognized. 30% of the personal income tax payment list of the district taxation department shall be subsidized, and the cumulative amount for a single person shall not exceed 1 million yuan and 500,000 yuan respectively. For candidates for flexible introduction of national, provincial and ministerial key talent projects who change the introduction method and are recognized as full-time introductions, the difference will be made up according to the living subsidy standard for full-time introductions. The difference will be paid in proportions of 20%, 30%, and 50%. Appropriated annually within 3 years.
Information is synthesized from Xinhuanet, Science and Technology Daily, China Youth Network, Shangguan News, Shenzhou Scholars Network, Beijing Haidian Official Release, People’s Daily Online, Peninsula Metropolis Daily, Sichuan News Network, Nanchang News Network, Jinan Daily, and Laoshan Release.