The 34th Seminar of Overseas Chinese Professionals Returning to China for Entrepreneurship was held in Changsha.

　　Changsha, China Overseas Chinese Network, April 23rd (Zhang Jing by Liu Zhezhi) On the 23rd, the 34th seminar for overseas Chinese professionals to return to China and start businesses, sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and undertaken by the Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government, started in Changsha.

　　More than 40 overseas talents from 18 countries and regions participated in this activity, 70% of them have doctoral degrees or above, and their fields are related to information technology, energy conservation and environmental protection, new energy and new materials, biomedicine, aerospace, cultural creativity and other industries.

　　During the study, overseas Chinese professionals will familiarize themselves with the innovation and entrepreneurship environment in China and Hunan Province through policy interpretation, discussion and exchange, visits and roadshows, and seek opportunities for cooperation and development.

　　"Now all localities are’ grabbing talents’, and the demand for overseas high-end talents is even greater." Xia Fudong, deputy director of the Department of Economics and Science of the State Council Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, said that at present, China has great support for the introduction of overseas talents and adequate policies. In the lecture of the day, Xia Fudong explained in detail the entrepreneurial situation of overseas Chinese, risk prevention and employment policy for returning to China.

　　Dr. Xiao Bayi, a participant in the seminar and a German "returnee", has set up his own biotechnology company in Changsha. When sharing his own experience, he said that Changsha’s entrepreneurship support policy in recent years is very good. The government attaches importance to talents and hopes that overseas Chinese will join Changsha’s innovation and entrepreneurship team with him.

　　Hu Dongfeng, deputy director of the United Front Work Department of Hunan Provincial Party Committee, pointed out that at present, Hunan is making efforts to create an innovative province and create a new highland for inland reform and opening up. High-level overseas Chinese professionals have broad horizons and extensive contacts, which is exactly what Hunan needs for development. He sincerely invites the participants to come to Hunan to develop and realize the dual values of personal development and social contribution.

　　Wu Yibiao, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Hunan Provincial People’s Government, said that Hunan is deepening the "Furong Talent Plan", actively introducing high-end technical talents at home and abroad, and developing and expanding the team of innovative entrepreneurs. Undertaking this seminar is to meet the needs of overseas professionals and the development of Hunan, hoping to build a "Rainbow Bridge" with win-win cooperation.

　　The seminar for overseas Chinese professionals to return to China for entrepreneurship is an important part of the "Overseas Chinese Innovation Action" and "Overseas Talents Serving the Country" of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. It aims to strengthen entrepreneurship counseling and improve the quality of overseas talents returning to China for innovation and entrepreneurship, which not only creates opportunities for overseas Chinese to show their talents and expand cooperation, but also provides intellectual support for local governments to expand opening up and promote development. (End)