The 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals – Parallel Session kicked off on April 18 in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province.

Experts, academics, top professionals and business representatives from home and abroad gathered in Xi'an for the two-day event to discuss such topics as the development of talent in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the development direction of key industries, focusing on industrial development and recruiting needs.

The audience applauds the unveiling of the Xi'an BRI Talents Strategy Research Institute. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

The event is expected to provide strong talent support for the science and technology industry and the innovative development of Xi'an and even for broader Shaanxi.

At the event, the Xi'an BRI Talents Strategy Research Institute was unveiled – jointly established by Xi'an International Trade and Logistics Park and Tsinghua University.

Through activities such as strategic research, entrepreneur training and people-to-people exchanges, the institute will aim to create an international, market-oriented and diversified talent hub.