Shenzhen must strive to attract world-class talent to ensure its future development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during his visit to the south China hi-tech hub.
Authorities in the city “should implement a more open talent policy to attract and train talents on par with international standards”, he said on a trip to mark the 40th anniversary of Shenzhen becoming China’s first special economic zone (SEZ).
It was essential that the city attracted and retained “scientific and technological leaders, tech-savvy young adults and high-level innovative teams”, Xi said.
Shenzhen also needed to “modernise its governance” and “protect entrepreneurs’ rights” – on issues like intellectual property – in line with its position as a global megacity, he said.
