Policies to help attract, keep foreign talent

More convenient immigration policies will be adopted nationwide starting Aug 1 that make it easier for foreign talent to come to China, the National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday.

The 12 new policies aim to attract foreign talent, outstanding youths and overseas Chinese to innovate, start businesses, study and work in China to help promote economic and social development.

The policies have been gradually implemented in some free trade zones in 16 provinces and municipalities, including Shanghai, Beijing and Fujian province, since 2015, said the Ministry of Public Security.