According to Employment Development Report for Returned Overseas Chinese Talents 2024, Hangzhou's capacity to absorb and attract overseas returnees ranks fifth in China, following Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

In recent years, Hangzhou's net inflow rate of talents and overseas talents have taken first place in China. Why do overseas talents favor Hangzhou?

On the one hand, Hangzhou provides overseas returnees with broad career development space through emerging industries, such as digital economy, e-commerce, and internet technology.

On the other hand, Hangzhou rolls out multiple preferential policies for international students, including innovation & entrepreneurship funding and social insurance contribution period identification.