Officials from Hongkou District traveled to two of China’s top universities to promote career opportunities, as part of a broader push to attract high-level talent for the city’s financial and innovation sectors.
A delegation led by district director Jiang Rui held recruitment and outreach events at Tsinghua University and Peking University, presenting Hongkou’s development plans, industry ecosystem and talent policies to students.
The campaign, branded “Great Future in Hongkou,” aims to attract graduates to Shanghai’s North Bund area, a rapidly developing hub for finance and shipping industries.
“Choosing a city is choosing a way of life,” Jiang told students, highlighting Hongkou’s blend of cultural heritage and modern urban development.
She pointed to career opportunities in technology, finance and public services under the district’s “3+3+4” industrial framework.
Government departments outlined incentives including housing support, career development programs and entrepreneurship policies.
Company representatives, including alumni entrepreneurs, shared experiences of building businesses in Hongkou after graduating from top universities.
More than 30 employers, including research institutes and financial organizations, participated in on-site recruitment sessions, offering over 100 positions across sectors such as shipping, digital economy and education. More than 200 students attended and engaged directly with recruiters, organizers said.
The visit also included meetings with university officials to explore deeper cooperation in talent cultivation and research collaboration.
Local authorities said the initiative reflects Hongkou’s strategy to strengthen its talent pipeline and support high-quality economic growth, particularly as Shanghai advances its role as a global financial and shipping center.