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Jilin HR Policy Aims to Attract Global Talent to Future Industries

Jilin Province issues new measures to support embodied intelligence and other future industries through human resources and social security policies, including talent incentives, subsidies, and streamlined processes. For foreign founders, these policies can help with talent acquisition and retention when establishing operations in China.

What This Means for Foreign Founders Running a China Company

Jilin Province has released a new set of measures aimed at boosting its future industries—such as embodied intelligence, humanoid robotics, hydrogen energy, new energy storage, aerospace information, biomanufacturing, and atomic-level manufacturing—by leveraging human resources and social security policies. For foreign founders considering setting up a company in China, especially in these sectors, these measures can provide tangible support for recruiting and retaining high-level talent. While the policies are specific to Jilin, they signal broader opportunities in China’s future industries.

The measures, issued by the Jilin Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (Document No. 6, 2026), focus on talent introduction, development, and retention. They are not directly about company registration, but they affect how you can staff your China entity. Below is a breakdown of the key provisions and their relevance to your operations.

Talent Introduction and Incentives

Special Hiring Positions and Talent Classification

Enterprises, universities, and research institutes in these future industries can apply to set up special recruitment positions under an existing program (Ji Ren She Han [2025] No. 87). The measures allow for relaxed application conditions and higher quotas. High-level talents hired through these positions can be directly recognized as Category A–D talents and receive corresponding benefits. For foreign founders, this means you may have more flexibility in bringing in foreign experts and ensuring they receive appropriate recognition and support.

Flexible Talent Introduction

Units can bring in top domestic and international talents and teams through project cooperation, part-time work, technical guidance, or consulting. They can apply for annual flexible talent introduction subsidy projects, with selected projects eligible for up to RMB 2 million in funding. This could help you access global expertise without full-time relocation.

Funding for Talent Activities

Support is available for organizing talent recruitment events within the province. Selected projects can receive up to RMB 1 million in funding. If you plan to host recruitment drives or industry events, this could offset costs.

Postdoctoral Support

New postdoctoral research stations in these fields can receive up to RMB 500,000 in subsidies. Full-time postdoctoral researchers receive RMB 50,000 per year for two years while in the station. If they stay in the province after completing their postdoc and sign a contract of at least five years with an employer, they receive an additional RMB 100,000. This can be attractive for building R&D teams, though it requires collaboration with local institutions.

Professional Title and Career Development

Autonomous Title Evaluation

Enterprises in these industries may be authorized to conduct their own professional title evaluations. Core technological breakthroughs, technology transfer, industrial application, and actual economic benefits can be key criteria. This allows companies to tailor evaluations to their needs, which can help retain specialized talent.

Relaxed Requirements for Urgently Needed Talents

For urgently needed talents, educational and experience requirements for professional titles can be relaxed. Engineering talents who have made major breakthroughs can directly apply for senior engineer titles. This can facilitate the recognition of foreign experts’ qualifications, though they still need to meet visa requirements.

Improved Talent Classification

The talent classification evaluation standards are being improved to include direct recognition and comprehensive review. Qualified key employers may be granted comprehensive review authority. A talent database for future industries is also planned to connect talent with industry. For foreign founders, this could mean easier access to talent pools and streamlined recognition processes.

Streamlined Services and Recruitment

A dedicated liaison system will be established to provide point-to-point policy updates, one-on-one guidance, and faster handling of requests. This can reduce administrative hurdles for your China entity. Recruitment support includes live-streaming job events and job fairs for future industries, offering online and offline matching services. This can help you find local talent efficiently.

Financial Subsidies for Hiring Graduates

Enterprises that hire recent graduates may be eligible for subsidies: up to RMB 1,000 per month for bachelor’s degree holders, RMB 1,500 for master’s, and RMB 2,500 for PhDs, for up to 24 months, as employment living or rental subsidies. One-time housing purchase subsidies are also available: RMB 30,000 for bachelor’s, RMB 50,000 for master’s, and RMB 80,000 for PhDs (not concurrent with rental subsidies). These can significantly lower hiring costs.

Startup Support

Entrepreneurship competitions and promotional activities can receive up to RMB 500,000 in special startup funding. This could benefit foreign founders launching innovative ventures in these sectors.

Conclusion

While these measures are not directly about company registration, they create a supportive environment for foreign founders in Jilin’s future industries by reducing talent costs and easing recruitment. For international entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in China, understanding these incentives can inform location decisions and hiring strategies. Always consult local authorities for the latest details.

This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.

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