A job in Futian, a district that borders Hong Kong, attracted 244 candidates. About 90 people competed for one job on average in the Shenzhen government when five positions were made available for Hong Kong and Macau residents, an official has told the China Daily. A total of 446 qualified applicants from Hong Kong and Macau took part in the competitive exam. The most popular post is an opening in the Fubao subdistrict office in Futian, a district that borders Hong Kong, which attracted 244 candidates. "The position in Futian is so popular because it is convenient for Hong Kong people to commute," Guo said.

Source: The Standard December 16, 2020 06:00 UTC