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BEIJING, June 6 -- Beijing plans to recruit 677 foreign experts this year to promote innovation and development in science and industry, the city's human resources authority said on Wednesday.
Of the 677 foreign workers, 280 are technology experts sought by universities, research institutes and enterprises for research and development. They are required to have a PhD, according to an announcement posted by the Beijing Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security on its website.
Half of the 280 experts are needed in emerging industries, such as biological medicine, information, new energy and material, environmental protection and engineering.
In addition, the Zhongguancun technological zone - the first independent innovative demonstration zone in China - will welcome another 60 foreign entrepreneurial experts to facilitate startups in the region, according to the announcement.
They are expected to help improve the business environment for key high-end industries, the bureau said.
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