Md Altab Hossin. (COURTESY PHOTO)

By Md Altab Hossin

Safe, peaceful, and flexible with a friendly environment — these are the qualities in China that have helped convince me to advance my career and settle down to a stable life in the country. I have never seen or encountered any violence during my stay in China. The law enforcement system and police are always active and people can move about freely without any risk to our safety. For example, the surveillance systems in most public infrastructure reduce the risk and allow us to go about our daily lives peacefully.

In addition, the Chinese government always takes the initiative to monitor and control the price of goods, thus reducing the pressure in our lives. The convenient transportation systems, including highways, bullet trains, and modern airports improve our communication and traveling needs, allowing us to reach any destination within a scheduled time. All these conveniences are made possible by the dynamic policies and implementation of China's all-round socio-economic development plan. All these factors are very important for people to settle their minds, grow, and enjoy life here in China.

Research-friendly environment

With the help of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, technological support and professional faculty members, Chinese universities always provide students with high-quality education at a very affordable price. In addition, the government, universities and other institutions offer various kinds of scholarships to support needy international students. In particular, the Belt and Road Scholarship provides a very good opportunity for international students to pursue their higher education in China.

Moreover, all Chinese universities focus on international cooperation, and you can find an international cooperation and exchange office or an overseas education school at every university. With the increasing influence of Chinese scientists and universities in the international academic community, China has become the hot spot for international students.

Realizing your dream

Having worked closely at various professional levels, including interpreter for a Chinese company, chief representative of Walton Group's China office, a postdoctoral research position, and high-end foreign expert, I have found that the systematic work environment and policies in China that allow us to grow our careers with fairness.

Another advantage of China is its resource and innovation ecosystem. It is easier to research and develop a product here because of the available integrated resources. For example, during the recent 2023 Foreign Expert Symposium in Chengdu, I had a chance to feel the atmosphere of scientific and innovation-oriented development around Chengdu. In particular, the impressive ideology such as transportation-oriented development (TOD), incubators for entrepreneurs, and services and facilities for talents and enterprises is much more advanced and dynamic. This atmosphere allows enterprises to grow better and dynamically develop their products at affordable prices, upgrade faster and lead the global market while attracting and retaining their talent.

With the all-round fast and innovative development and international cooperation, China needs a lot of international talent, scientists and professionals to work closely with Chinese partners. Whether you want to work or start a business, China is becoming the ideal place to adapt to the global market and realize your dream.

Dr.Md Altab Hossin, from Bangladesh, serves as the high-end foreign expert at the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Chengdu University.