The Dream Factory of China

　　The first Shenzhen-Hong Kong (Qianhai) Talent Cooperation Conference was held on 30 December 2014 in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone. The event sought to attract high-end talents to the area and facilitate the establishment of the National Testing Area for Talent Management Reform. The conference helped to conclude the year’s promotion of Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation on a positive note. During the conference, different industry associations from Shenzhen and Hong Kong signed contracts regarding talent cooperation. Furthermore, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Postdoctoral Exchange Station and Qianhai Oversea Students Pioneer Park were unveiled on the same day.

　　Qianhai Authority explained that the Postdoctoral Exchange Station is a platform that maximizes the effect of concentrating talents and services from Shenzhen and Hong Kong while fostering greater exchange and cooperation. The construction of the station enhances the different policy and resource advantages from Shenzhen and Hong Kong and stimulates policy and talent bonuses to their fullest extent. The station is also intended to lure more Shenzhen-Hong Kong postdoctoral talents to participate in the development and opening up of Qianhai as well as provide intellectual support to Qianhai’s development.

　　The conference was jointly organized by the Shenzhen Leading Group of Talent Affairs Office and Authority of Qianhai. Jointly hosted by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Association, Shenzhen Youth Federation, Lawyers Association, Aviation Transportation Association, the Hong Kong Shipper’s Council and Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, the conference also enjoyed support from the Shenzhen Western-returned Scholars Association and High-level Talents Association. In total, about 200 people attended, including 50 industry association representatives and representatives from enterprises that previously joined Qianhai.