Jobs hot in China, with a catch

Foreigners drawn by good salaries, but competition can be intense, narrowing one's chance for offer

Large increases in pay and better career development prospects are two main considerations that draw job hunters from developed countries to China, according to some recruiters and experts.

Audrey Deng, a recruitment manager with more than eight years experience at recruiter Spring Professional, said Chinese employers are willing to double salaries to attract overseas talent, plus pay subsidies for children's education and housing.