The Qianhai Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen on October 12, 2020. China could accelerate its efforts to attract and retain global talent by creating a Hong Kong-like zone on the mainland. Photo: Getty Images
The Qianhai Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen on October 12, 2020. China could accelerate its efforts to attract and retain global talent by creating a Hong Kong-like zone on the mainland. Photo: Getty Images
Winston Mok
Opinion

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The View by Winston Mok

How Hong Kong can be a model for China’s global talent search

  • China’s economic fortunes are tied to its talent pool, and it has a lot of catching up to do to match the drawing power of the US
  • One way to close that gap is to recreate Hong Kong on the mainland and use its strengths to attract talent from around the world

Winston Mok
Winston Mok

Updated: 9:15am, 12 Jan, 2022

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The Qianhai Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen on October 12, 2020. China could accelerate its efforts to attract and retain global talent by creating a Hong Kong-like zone on the mainland. Photo: Getty Images
The Qianhai Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen on October 12, 2020. China could accelerate its efforts to attract and retain global talent by creating a Hong Kong-like zone on the mainland. Photo: Getty Images
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