New Talent Policies Released in Beijing and Other Cities — Maximum ¥500,000 Funding Available

Recently, the "Swift Soaring • Youth Innovation Empowering the Future" initiative — a program designed to empower young people in Changping —was recently launched at the Changping “Swift Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Empowerment Center” in Beijing's Changping District. At the event, the "Two Centers, One Base, Multiple Stations" service matrix was officially launched, and policies supporting youth innovation and entrepreneurship in Changping District were released. The upgraded policy focuses on young people under the age of 35, offering a comprehensive package covering the full cycle of "employment, entrepreneurship, living, and services." This policy upgrade is reflected in four key areas: First, reducing entrepreneurial costs—the district has integrated resources from approximately 30 entrepreneurial base platforms, extending free workstation support from the original one year to a three-year tiered subsidy, easing the early-stage financial pressure on startups. Second, strengthening high-level talent attraction—a new postdoctoral entrepreneurship "pre-approval" mechanism has been introduced, allowing applications during the postdoctoral period to be fulfilled upon completion. Postdoctoral fellows who complete their term normally and start their first business in Changping for at least six months will receive a financial reward. A special youth talent development fund has also been established, and joint university-local master’s and doctoral training programs have been deepened. Third, addressing housing needs—Changping has secured a reserve of 2,000 housing units and set up a "Talent Apartment Supermarket" for on-demand allocation. "Swift" youth talent hostels have been established at five locations: Tiantongyuan, Life Science Park, Shahe Higher Education Park, Nanshao, and downtown Changping—providing a tiered housing guarantee of "7 days free stay + 3 months zero-cost transition + 3 years discounted housing." Fourth, improving living amenities—new services in transportation, sports, consumption, culture, and tourism have been added to cover the daily needs of young people.

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https://www.bjchp.gov.cn/cpqzf/ywdt26/cpkx/2026071315362185119/index.html

Beijing E-Town Launches 2026 OPC Talent Recognition Application
Recently, the 2026 “Yicheng Talent·Artificial Intelligence Super Individual (OPC)” designation was launched on the Beijing E-Town policy implementation service platform, marking the official inclusion of OPC talent into the Yicheng talent system. The OPC talent recognition in Beijing E-Town is an expedited recognition channel under the framework of the "Talent Ten Measures 2.0+” policy. This recognition process establishes a precise evaluation system, focusing on professional competence, AI tool application proficiency, business model innovation, and market influence, forming an open and diversified talent evaluation orientation to strengthen the talent base for regional industrial clusters. According to the application guidelines, applicants must be the primary leaders of an OPC team, and the entity they represent must operate legally and maintain a physical office in E-Town, with no more than 10 total employees. As an important component of the Yicheng talent system, E-Town offers targeted support for OPC talents, building a comprehensive system that empowers both individuals and entities, including team rewards, talent services, and enterprise development support. In terms of rewards, recognized OPC teams are eligible for funding support ranging from ¥72,000 to ¥500,000 under a tiered support mechanism. In terms of services, OPC talent receive the "Yicheng Talent Card," granting access to housing support, healthcare, and other talent benefits, while their entities receive comprehensive enterprise development services including financial accounting and tax filing. The application channel for Yicheng Talent·Artificial Intelligence Super Individual (OPC) recognition is now open, and eligible entities may apply from July 9 to August 10.

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https://www.beijing.gov.cn/ywdt/gzdt/202607/t20260710_4757039.html

Suzhou, Jiangsu Launches the "Intern in Suzhou" Program for Global University Students
Recently, during the 18th Suzhou International Elite Entrepreneurship Week and the 3rd Suzhou International Sci-Tech Innovation Conference, Suzhou officially launched the "Intern in Suzhou" program for university students worldwide. This program aims to attract students from globally renowned universities through large-scale, institutionalized, and branded internship opportunities. The first batch offers over 5,000 quality internship positions with salaries no less than ¥3,000 per month, alongside 2,018 postdoctoral positions globally. The "Intern in Suzhou" program focuses on Suzhou's key industries, leveraging the "Hundred Schools, Thousand Enterprises" alliance to develop quality internship positions at enterprises. Participating companies include leading enterprises in Suzhou's industrial chains, listed companies, specialized and sophisticated "Little Giant" enterprises, high-tech enterprises, unicorn companies, and state-owned enterprises. The program aims to attract outstanding university students from China's "Double First-Class" universities and world-renowned overseas institutions whose academic backgrounds align with Suzhou's industrial needs. To help young talents better understand Suzhou, the "Intern in Suzhou" program features the accompanying "Intern in Suzhou" Global Exchange Camp, offering diverse activities such as site visits, city experiences, cultural exploration, and youth exchanges. Interns are organized to visit innovation and entrepreneurship hubs, key industrial parks, talent service centers, and cultural landmarks, immersing themselves in Suzhou's industrial advantages and livable environment. This creates a talent service loop of "internship-driven employment, experience-driven settlement," strengthening young talents' sense of identity and belonging to Suzhou.

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https://cn.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/15/WS6a57403ea310d709c2fbda93.html

Sanya Yazhou International Talent Station for Tropical Agricultural Science Unveiled in Hainan
Recently, the unveiling ceremony for the Yazhou International Talent Station (Tropical Agricultural Sciences) in Sanya, Hainan, was recently held at the Sanya Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences. The establishment of this station marks an important milestone in Yazhou District's implementation of its talent-driven development strategy, providing a professional and internationalized hub for attracting, exchanging, and serving international talent. The station will focus on international talent liaison, research cooperation facilitation, policy consultation and agency services, and living support services, aiming to break down barriers to international talent mobility and smooth the channels for industry-university-research collaboration. In the future, the station will organize foreign researchers to visit the Ancient City of Yazhou, the Yazhou Central Fishing Port, and the Nanfan scientific research base to deepen their understanding of local culture and industry. At the same time, it will leverage international talent' overseas networks and technical resources to actively introduce high-quality tropical crop germplasm resources.

The official source of this information
https://www.sanya.gov.cn/sanyasite/syyw/202607/43af60c00f044423a1985511bac6fe42.shtml

Anqing, Anhui, Offers Free Accommodation for Young Talent
Recently, the “Youth Talent Hostel” initiative, jointly launched by the Anqing Municipal Talent Work Bureau, the Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Municipal Youth League Committee, went online, offering young people coming to Anqing for job searching, entrepreneurship, or talent exchange activities up to 7 days of free accommodation. In the first batch, Anqing has secured 22 youth talent hostels providing no fewer than 240 beds. These hostels, based on existing hotels and talent apartment resources, feature unified branding and are integrated into the "Anqing Talent Seward" platform, enabling full online processing for room display, application, and check-in. Graduates from full-time secondary vocational schools, colleges, and universities under the age of 35 who are in good health and have no fixed residence in the application area may submit materials one day in advance through the "Anqing Talent Steward" WeChat mini-program and check in by scanning their ID upon approval. Each person may apply twice per year, with a cumulative free stay of up to 7 nights. The hostels also serve as extended job-seeking service hubs, providing policy consultation, job referrals, career guidance, entrepreneurship coaching, recruitment matching, skills training, salon discussions, city exploration, and networking events.

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https://www.anqing.gov.cn/xwxx/zwyw/2007355406.html

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