Research on the Problems and Countermeasures of the Youth Talent Introduction Policy in the SCO Demonstration Zone

As a national-level open platform, the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone (referred to as "SCO Demonstration Zone") holds significant importance for the development of young talent recruitment. Research reveals multiple issues in current youth talent recruitment policies: limited policy positioning lacking international vision; inadequate channels for attracting foreign talents; weak industrial platforms with traditional industrial structures and insufficient innovation elements; insufficient incentive effectiveness, low salary competitiveness, and imperfect promotion mechanisms; lack of support systems including housing, education, and healthcare; and weak cultural ecosystems leading to poor urban identity among young talents. To address these challenges, optimization recommendations are proposed: formulate differentiated and internationalized talent recruitment policies; expand recruitment channels by strengthening university-enterprise cooperation and foreign talent acquisition; promote the implementation of major projects to facilitate coordinated industrial and talent development; establish diversified incentive systems to enhance salary and career growth opportunities; improve housing, education, and healthcare support measures; and optimize urban cultural ecosystems to strengthen talent belonging. Through systematic policy optimization, the SCO Demonstration Zone can achieve a virtuous cycle between talent aggregation and high-quality development.