Tsinghua University campus in autumn. (PHOTO: VCG)

By Staff Reporters

The "Charming China — the Most Attractive Chinese Cities for Expats 2022" was released in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, on November 12.

According to sponsoring organization, Foreign Talent Research Center, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Qingdao, Nanjing, Chengdu and Chongqing were the top 10 taking into account the foreign talents attraction index of Chinese cities.

On the whole, the foreign talent attraction index of a city is positively correlated with its economic development level, and innovation and entrepreneurship environment. In terms of living convenience, foreign talents think that transportation matters most, and they also have strong demands for education and medical services.

When talking about this year's list, Swedish scientist and fellow of European Academy of Sciences, Henry Radamson, said that as for the top 10 cities, they have their own features and merits.

As the capital of the country, Beijing's comprehensive strength is more prominent, especially the quantity and quality of universities. "One of them which I work a lot with is Tsinghua University. Tsinghua University and Peking University are ranked in the world at [the] very top level. So for all the talented people, they want to come to Beijing and have a collaboration with these universities," said Radamson.

When recalling his time living in Chengdu, Radamson said that the city is definitely one of great importance. "When I was there, I [always spoke] very good things about Chengdu," he said.

Asad Khalil from Syria, professor of Southwest University of Political Science and Law, when talking about his second visit to Nanjing this October, said that Nanjing's well-connected transportation infrastructure and its active government support add to its appeal. A city that is easily accessible and where the government actively supports research and development efforts is primed for success in the sci-tech realm.

"Nanjing's future in the sphere of science and technology is exciting," he said,  adding that, "It will continue to attract diverse talent, nurture innovation, and make substantial contributions to the advancement of science and technology on a global scale."

According to the organizer, the indexes of salary, welfare and labor rights protection are important indicators for the attraction of foreign talents. The convenience of life and the friendliness of the environment cannot be ignored either.