Generative Logic and Strategic Transformation of Talent Policy in China:1978-2017
Huang Haigang1 Qu Yue2
1.Strategy Center for China’s Open Economy and International Technology Cooperation, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing 100029;2.Institute of International Economic and Trade, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing 100029
Abstract:In an era of globalization, brain circulation and regional gathering is essential to economic progress and competitive advantage, and how to attract talent returnees and brain mobility through public policy becomes national strategy. Taking the 844 pieces policy text issued by government from 1978 to 2017 as sample, using social network and text quantitative research method, the paper analyzes the policy changes, policy discourse transformation and institutions network since 1978.It is found that talent policy system in China is characterized as changing slowly and state-assisted, more emphasis on “oversea returnee” than “local talent”, with the tendency of diversity of policy tools and more collaboration among organizations. As a part of social transformation, talent policy system plays a key role in response to the international competition and domestic development. In the context of “Belt and Road”, “Double First-rate” and Innovation-driven Development model, efforts should be made to build a more competitive and attractive talent policy system.