Chinese and expat professionals holding certain overseas occupational qualifications will be prioritized in receiving support, including obtaining work permits and adequate housing in Shanghai, in the latest effort announced by the city on Wednesday to attract talent from around the world to further boost its vitality.
A new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card will be officially launched and issued on Dec 1.
Foreigners will be able to make appointments and inquiries related to their visas and other documents starting from Oct 9 on the government service platform of the National Immigration Administration.
China will continue to optimize visa policies to better facilitate cross-border travel as the country has seen a steady increase in inbound arrivals.
The National Development and Reform Commission, China's economic planner, released 24 new measures on Aug 16 that will help the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub attract more multinational companies' regional headquarters.
Shanghai will build itself into a world-class cruise hub by 2035 and aim to draw in 3 million cruise tourists annually by 2025.
China has issued 24 new guidelines to attract more global capital and further optimize the country's business environment for multinational corporations.
Recent efforts to improve the business climate for foreign businesses, including measures to facilitate the entry of company executives and their family members, will help China integrate more deeply into the global economy, said officials and experts.
