BEIJING, Nov 30: China is looking to recruit more foreign talent to help the nation develop industries, such as agriculture, new energy, information technology and biotechnology, state media reported on Friday.The senior official in charge of foreign experts’ affairs, Ji Yunshi, told China Daily the country is in “dire need” of overseas talent to help with development and innovation.

Authorities will soon announce policies to offer better conditions for foreigners who come to work with government departments, such as medical insurance, education for children and employment for spouses, he said.

According to its five-year development plan, China hopes to attract 150,000 “top-notch” professionals.—AFP