Rent subsidy to lure entrepreneurs

Changning offers talented people a year-long rent subsidy to support their businesses in the district. The monthly cap for the subsidy is as high as 45,000 yuan (US$6,725).

In order to attract more overseas talented people to start businesses in Shanghai, Changning District adheres to the global vision, establishes the working concept and international orientation of global talent introduction, focuses on the actual needs of overseas returnees and formulates special support policies for them.

Whether they work in Changning or not, whether they work or unemployed, even if they are still overseas, they are qualified candidates.

Changning also develops a WeChat miniprogram to put the whole application process online.

At the same time, Changning will provide a series of precise services to help talented people live, work and startup in Changning for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Shanghai has released 20 measures to promote employment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the international situation.

The city will carry out follow-up one-on-one assistance for students graduating without job offers.

It vowed to give full support to help key groups in job hunting. It will implement policies including subsidies and tax preference to encourage enterprises to employ college graduates as well as support graduates in starting their own business or work flexibly. Internships and training will be offered to help graduates improve their work capabilities.