Shanghai details new residency policy

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Preference will be given to migrants who have invested heavily in the city, worked in suburban areas, or made far higher social security payments than the city's average.

Shanghai has released details of a new policy  that will allow experienced, skilled migrant  workers to gain permanent residency.

Migrants who meet those qualifications can apply for permanent residency at the city's human resources and social security bureau. Detailed application information is available on the city government's website. The policy was introduced in response to a shortage of professionals in Shanghai and to boost the economy.

Government officials say employees with strong technical skills only make up two percent of the city's demand, and for some senior technical jobs, supply accounts for less than one percent of openings.

Editor:Zhang Ning