Overseas graduate returnees seek opportunities in new first-tier cities

China is embracing a massive influx of returnees, as a growing number of overseas-educated graduates return to the country to seek job opportunities, a recent report found.

Emerging new first-tier cities have gradually become popular destinations for returnees, holding increasing appeal than in previous years, according to the report released by business networking website LinkedIn.

The report said that while Shanghai and Beijing take the top two spots on the popular cities ranking list, they are gradually losing their appeal.