More support for foreign talent in Pudong to boost innovation
China DailyBy SHI JING in Shanghai | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-10 09:27 A view of Shanghai's Pudong New Area. Supportive measures aimed at providing more convenience to foreign talent working in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai will further facilitate business exchanges and boost innovation, said experts and officials. According to the measures, Pudong can directly issue confirmation letters for high-level foreign talent, which foreigners can use when applying for talent visas. Pudong International Talent Station, which went operational in February 2023 to offer free accommodation and work space for foreign talent, will provide a maximum 14 days of free stay to qualified foreign talent. The mechanism, under which high-level foreign talent recommended by the Pudong government can directly apply for permanent residency, should make its processing procedures faster and easier, according to the new measures.