Redefining the rules of attraction

The coastal city's policies are luring businesses and talented workers away from bigger cities and driving its transformation into a hub for innovation

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Stem cell researcher and entrepreneur Lu Zeping said he was fortunate to become the first person to gain a Tianjin hukou - or residential certificate - under the Haihe Talent project started in May last year.