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Jilin Province Unveils 13 Measures to Attract Talent in Embodied AI and Future Industries

Jilin Human Resources and Social Security Department issues policy package offering subsidies, relaxed visa rules, and fast-tracked approvals for companies in embodied AI, humanoid robots, hydrogen energy, aerospace information, biomanufacturing, and atomic-level manufacturing.

What This Means for Foreign Founders

If you are planning to set up a company in China’s future industries—such as embodied AI, humanoid robotics, hydrogen storage, aerospace information, biomanufacturing, or atomic-level manufacturing—Jilin Province has introduced a set of incentives that could directly reduce your hiring and operational costs. The measures, issued by the Jilin Provincial Human Resources and Social Security Department on May 13, 2026, focus on talent attraction, retention, and streamlined administrative procedures. While the policy does not change company registration requirements, it creates a more supportive environment for foreign-invested enterprises that qualify as “future industry-related units” (including key enterprises, universities, and research institutes).

Key Takeaways for Your China Company Registration

• No new registration hurdles: The measures do not alter the standard foreign investment company setup process. You still need to choose an entity type (e.g., WFOE, joint venture), secure a registered address, and obtain a business license.
• Eligibility for incentives: To benefit, your company must operate in one of the targeted future industries and be recognized as a “future industry-related unit.” This typically requires a business scope that includes relevant R&D or manufacturing activities.
• Simplified procedures: The policy promises “one-on-one” guidance and faster processing for related administrative matters, which could ease interactions with local authorities during and after registration.
• Subsidies for talent: Generous funding is available for hiring high-level talent, postdocs, and recent graduates—reducing your overall payroll burden.

Funding and Subsidies for Hiring Talent

Foreign founders often face high costs when recruiting specialized staff. The new measures offer several financial supports:

• Flexible talent introduction: Up to RMB 2 million per project for part-time, project-based, or advisory roles for top domestic and international experts and teams.
• Recruitment events: Up to RMB 1 million per approved event held in Jilin to attract talent.
• Postdoctoral support: New postdoctoral stations receive up to RMB 500,000; full-time postdocs get RMB 50,000 per year for two years; those who stay in Jilin after completing their postdoc and sign a 5-year contract receive RMB 100,000.
• Graduate hiring subsidies: For eligible companies hiring recent graduates: monthly living or housing subsidies of RMB 1,000 (bachelor), 1,500 (master), 2,500 (PhD) for up to 24 months; one-time housing purchase subsidies of RMB 30,000, 50,000, and 80,000 respectively (cannot be combined with rental subsidies).
• Talent training projects: RMB 200,000 for approved industry-academia collaboration programs.
• Entrepreneurship support: Up to RMB 500,000 for qualifying startup competitions and promotional activities.

Relaxed Rules for Hiring High-Level Talent

Companies can apply to establish special recruitment positions for “high-precision, scarce” talent. The policy allows relaxed application conditions and higher quotas. Foreign hires who meet the criteria can be directly recognized as Class A–D talent, granting them additional benefits (e.g., housing, education for children). This could make it easier to bring in foreign experts without going through lengthy classification reviews.

Streamlined Professional Title Evaluations

For your technical staff, the province is easing professional title (职称) assessments—a common requirement for certain work permits and government projects. Future industry enterprises may be authorized to conduct their own title evaluations, with core technical breakthroughs and commercialization results weighted heavily. Urgently needed talent can have education and years-of-experience requirements waived, and exceptional engineers can directly apply for senior engineer titles. This flexibility helps you retain key employees and meet compliance benchmarks.

Administrative Support and Talent Matching

The policy establishes a direct liaison system for future industry units, providing point-to-point policy updates and “one-on-one” business guidance. It also promises to simplify procedures and shorten processing times for related requests. Additionally, the province will organize job fairs and live-streamed recruitment events targeting future industries, helping you find candidates more efficiently.

What to Do Next

If you are considering registering a company in Jilin or already operate there in a future industry, review your business scope to ensure it aligns with the targeted sectors. Prepare to engage with local HR and social security authorities to access the subsidies and support mechanisms. While the policy does not change the fundamental steps of company registration—such as capital verification, document notarization, and tax registration—it offers tangible financial incentives that can improve your bottom line.

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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