Shanghai's Minhang district has launched the 2025 "Chunshen" Talent Plan. The details are announced as follows:

I. Target applicants

Applicants should generally be outstanding professionals recruited or trained by local enterprises and public institutions. They should demonstrate professional ethics, innovative spirit, and have no record of illegal or dishonest conduct.

II. Recognition criteria

The Minhang "Chunshen" Talent Plan framework has five levels of recognition:

• Top Talent (A)
• Excellent Talent (B1, B2)
• Outstanding Talent (C1, C2)
• Elite Talent (D)
• Young Innovation Talent (E)

The levels cover three categories: academic, technical, and managerial.

For specific criteria, please refer to the "Chunshen iTalent" mini program.

III. Process

The "Chunshen" Talent Plan classification and recognition process is conducted through an online application system.

1. Online application

Eligible candidates shall submit an application through their employing organizations. Organizations will verify the information and log in to the Government Online-Offline Shanghai (一网通办) website to complete and supplement the required information.

https://zwdt.sh.gov.cn/govPortals/region/SH00MH

The organization is responsible for the authenticity of all submitted materials. After verification, the application must be signed by the applicant and stamped by the organization before final submission in the system.

2. Acceptance and review

Applications will be reviewed by the relevant departments and industry authorities in accordance with established requirements.

3. Deliberation and recognition

Applicants who pass the review, public notice, and relevant deliberation procedures will be formally recognized. During the validity period, they will be eligible for corresponding policy support and services under the "Chunshen" Talent Plan.

IV. Required materials

1. A completed Minhang "Chunshen" Talent Plan classification application form, automatically generated by the system after online completion, with electronic signature and seal.

2. Valid identification, such as ID cards, Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permits for Taiwan Residents, or passports.

3. Highest academic diploma and degree certificate. For overseas degrees, include the Foreign Education Certification issued by the Ministry of Education.

4. Labor contract or public institution employment contract with at least three months remaining at the time of application, and recent social insurance payment records. Entrepreneurial talent such as legal representatives or major shareholders of local enterprises should provide tax payment records for at least six months.

5. Other supporting documents meeting the classification criteria, such as honorary certificates, awards, and a household registration booklet.

6. Recent electronic photos of the applicant.

7. Certificate of No Criminal Record, which can be applied online via the "Suishenban" (随申办) mobile app or offline at a local police station.

V. Supervision and management

1. Mobility of recognized talent

Recognized talent moving between enterprises or public institutions within the district must reapply for recognition. The original employing organization must report changes to the relevant district departments and industry authorities within one month. Delays that cause  negative impacts may lead to a two-year suspension of the organization's eligibility to submit talent recognition applications.

2. Disqualification mechanism

Talent found to have violated laws or regulations, or in other situations that do not conform to the recognition criteria, shall have their "Chunshen" Talent qualification and related benefits revoked. Future applications from such individuals will not be accepted.

VI. Notes

1. For this round of recognition:

• Honors required for Excellent Talent (B1, B2) must have been awarded on or after Jan 1, 2020.
• The phrase "within the past three years" in the criteria refers to on or after Jan 1, 2022.
• The age requirement "under 35 years old" refers to talent born on or after Jan 1, 1990.
• The definition "recent university graduates" refers to those graduating on or after Jan 1, 2024.

2. Talent deemed equivalent to the above levels will be reviewed by the district talent bureau with an evaluation opinion.

3. This round of application does not include talent recommended by key enterprises. The application period for such recommendations will be announced separately.

4. Talent recognition applications are accepted on a normalized basis and reviewed quarterly.

VII. Contact

Minhang District High-Level Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Service Center

Hotline: 021-5227-0229 Ext. 803

Technical support: Zhang, 158-2166-1860

 

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai International Talent website at "sh-italent"