亲爱的外国专家朋友们：

　　值此2024年新年来临之际，广东省科学技术厅（广东省外国专家局）谨向在粤工作生活的外国专家及家人朋友们致以最诚挚的新年祝福！

　　2023年，广东深入实施人才强国战略、创新驱动发展战略，扎实推进粤港澳大湾区国际科技创新中心和高水平人才高地建设，实现区域创新能力全国“七连冠”。这一年，我们推动广州市、深圳市外籍“高精尖缺”人才认定标准试点工作，进一步拓宽外籍人才认定标准，落实外籍人才便利化措施，吸引了更多外国专家来广东这片热土干事创业、各展所长，高端科创人才聚集效应正在这里加速形成。这些成绩的取得，离不开您的大力支持与无私奉献。

　　亲爱的外国专家，感谢您选择广东、扎根广东，为广东科技创新事业贡献智慧与力量。相信这里能为您干事创业、施展才华提供更加广阔的舞台。

　　新岁序开，共赴新程。广东的高质量发展之路，依然需要你们的热情参与！展望2024年，我们将继续实行更加积极、更加开放、更加有效的人才政策，为来粤发展的外国专家提供更安心的保障，营造更舒心的环境。诚挚邀请各位外国专家一如既往地关心、支持、参与广东创新发展，为广东科技创新工作建言献策，讲好广东故事、粤港澳大湾区故事。期待我们携手同行，共创精彩。

　　衷心祝愿大家新年快乐、身体健康、工作顺利、阖家幸福！

广东省科学技术厅

广东省外国专家局

2023年12月31日

NewYear's Greetings to Foreign Experts

Dear Foreign Experts and Friends,

On the occasion of the upcoming New Year 2024, the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province (Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of Guangdong Province) would like to extend our sincere greetings and New Year wishes to you and your families!

In 2023, Guangdong has further implemented the strategy on developing a quality workforce and the innovation-driven development strategy, made solid progress in constructing an international science and technology innovation center and a high-level talent highland in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and ranked top in China for 7 consecutive years in terms of regional innovation capacity. Over the past year, we have promoted the pilot project in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to confirm high-end and professional foreign talent meeting the specific conditions, which not only further expanded the evaluation criteria for foreign talent, but also put the measures on simplifying formalities relevant to work permit for foreigners into effect. More foreign experts have been attracted to Guangdong for entrepreneurship and innovation, thus a clustering effect of high-end sci-tech talent has been formed here. These achievements would not have been accomplished without your strong support and dedication.

Dear experts, thank you for choosing Guangdong, taking root in Guangdong and contributing your wisdom and strength to Guangdong's scientific and technological innovation. We believe that here in Guangdong a broader stage will be provided for you to achieve your aspiration and unveil your brilliance.

Let's embark on a new journey in the New Year. Guangdong's path to high-quality development needs your deep participation. Looking ahead to 2024, we will continue to pursue more active, open and effective talent policies to facilitate your life and career in the province, making it a more comfortable place for your development. We hope that all the experts will continue to put your concern, support and participation in Guangdong's innovative development. We welcome you to make suggestions and opinions for scientific and technological innovation to better tell Guangdong's stories and the GBA's stories. We expect to work hand in hand with you to create a better future.

Wish you and your families a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province

Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of Guangdong Province

31 December, 2023