Hangzhou upping its global status

Housing perks, education options aim to draw more foreign talent

Hangzhou has rolled out a new wave of policies to attract and retain international talent, as the eastern Chinese city seeks to emulate better-known metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Foreign professionals working in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, will benefit from favorable policies in applying for permanent residence, entry-exit visas and temporary residence permits, city officials said on Wednesday.