Themed "Sharing Together, Growing Together, Winning Together—Bridging Continents: Fostering Future-Fit Talent Development", the recently launched 2024 China-Europe Talent Forum marked a significant step towards fostering innovations and human resources collaboration between China and Europe. The event featured a main forum and six sub-forums, including a youth sub-forum co-hosted by Xicheng District and Beijing Overseas Talents Center (BOTC).

At the forum, Xicheng District and BOTC unveiled the China-Europe Young Talent Hub, which will be permanently located in Guangfu Temple, a landmark in the district. To make itself a better platform for international exchanges and collaboration, it will leverage signature programs like Beijing Tour for Overseas Talents to roll out more activities including face-to-face communication, policy briefings, thematic salons, hands-on intangible heritage workshops, and the city tours.

Additionally, Xicheng District and BOTC established the GNIS (Global Network for Innovation Service) China-Europe Innovation Center. As the district's primary gateway for attracting global talented minds, the center will facilitate cooperation with European partners in key areas such as talent exchange, recruitment, internships, employment, knowledge sharing, and investment promotion. Through the GNIS platform, the center will assist local businesses in posting job opportunities and sourcing outstanding overseas talent and other resources, and provide support and services for the recruitment of high-calibre professionals and the implementation of outstanding projects in Xicheng.

The cultural exploration program "Meet Central Axis in Xicheng" will help Chinese and European young talented minds to gain a better understanding of Xicheng, and promote their growth in the district. Participants will embark on three cultural routes - Journey of Ancient Charm, Central Axis Tour, and Cultural Walk - to explore Xicheng's unique appeal. The program aims to strengthen their emotional connection to the district, fostering a sense of belonging that encourages them to live, work, and start businesses in the district.

Xicheng will continue to leverage its high-impact talent platforms to create an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship. Through pragmatic cooperation, the district will strengthen talent exchange and advance its high-quality socio-economic development.