Chinese Urban Talent Attractiveness Ranking 2023 was published on May 31. According to the talent attractiveness index, Hangzhou ranks the fifth in China, and takes the first place among the second-tier cities.

The data show that, between 2018 and 2022, the proportion of the net inflow of talents in Hangzhou was always positive, and Hangzhou ranked among the top in terms of talent attractiveness. This may be inseparable from the rapid development of Hangzhou's industries represented by e-commerce and live streaming, the livable cultural environment, and the fact that the average salary of Hangzhou ranked the fourth among the key cities.