Hainan to intensify free trade zone efforts

Province banks on special measures to retain, attract talent and further innovation drive

Hainan province needs to take special measures to attract and retain talent and promote innovation, to further its free trade zone efforts, a top academician said.

Yang Bin, vice-president of Tsinghua University, said Hainan still faces a shortage of talent, which will make it challenging for the region to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. An ecosystem needs to be formed to attract and retain talent in areas such as technology, international commerce and finance.