The Jining delegation holds a symposium to attract talents on the sidelines of the 19th Conference on the International Exchange of Professionals held in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. [Photo/jnnews.tv]

A delegation of government officials and business executives from Jining, East China's Shandong province attended the 19th Conference on the International Exchange of Professionals held in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province from April 24 to 25 to attract talents for local economic and technological development.

At the conference, the Jining bureau of science and technology set up three sections in a 30-square-meter exhibition area, showcasing the favorable business environment, local high-tech enterprises, and their cutting-edge products in Rencheng district, Jining National high-tech Industrial Development Zone, as well as Jining Economic and Technological Development Zone.

Jining has also held a number of symposiums on the sidelines of the conference. Several company representatives visited Shenzhen University to explore cooperation opportunities.

During the event, the Jining delegation held talks with over 210 talents and 50 experts. It also reached a total of 25 cooperation agreements with different parties.

Shandong Runze International Economic & Technical Cooperation Co signed an agreement with the Australia-China Culture & Education Exchange Center on a human resources program, while Shandong Aifudi Co signed an agreement with the Academy of Science of South Africa on an enzyme fertilizer project. The bureau of science and technology of Wenshang county in Jining and the Foreign Organizations (China) Office Center also expressed their intention to cooperate in the future.