The Regulations on the Promotion of Talent Development of Zhongshan was approved and will come into effect on January 1, 2024.

The Regulations comprises six chapters, with fifty-seven articles in total, covering talent cultivation, talent recruitment, evaluation and incentives, and talent services and guarantees. The Regulations further enhances Zhongshan's system and mechanism for talent-related affairs.

The Regulations defines talent as individuals who possess certain professional knowledge or specialized skills, engage in creative work or provide professional services, and contribute to society. They are laborers with good ability and high quality.

The Regulations says that eligible talents can enjoy preferential policies and convenient services in terms of household registration, children's education, spouse employment, medical coverage, housing, and innovation and entrepreneurship.