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Multidimensional quantitative analysis of China’s science and technology talent policy fit Cover

Multidimensional quantitative analysis of China’s science and technology talent policy fit

By: Kaile Wang and  Yunwei Chen  
Open Access
|Oct 2025

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Figure 1.

Framework for analyzing the fit of talent policies (PSA).
Framework for analyzing the fit of talent policies (PSA).

Figure 2.

Relationship diagram for analyzing the fit of talent policies.
Relationship diagram for analyzing the fit of talent policies.

Figure 3.

Evolution of the fit of China’s science and technology talent policy.
Evolution of the fit of China’s science and technology talent policy.

Figure 4.

Consistency fit value of China’s science and technology talent policy.
Consistency fit value of China’s science and technology talent policy.

Figure 5.

Embedded fit Value of China’s science and technology talent policy.
Embedded fit Value of China’s science and technology talent policy.

Quantitative scoring criteria for policy objectives_

ScoringQuantitative scoring standards for policy tools
5Clear objectives with specific and detailed content
4Clear objectives, involving some content
3Clear objectives, but the content is somewhat vague
2Clear objectives, but without specific content
1Only involves objectives, with no specific content

Policy tool coding and scoring classification system_

Primary classificationSecondary classificationEvaluation content
Evaluation and incentiveFunding SupportGovernment provides various types of funding and financial support to incentivize talent development.
Talent RewardsRewards are given based on outstanding performance to motivate talent.
Talent TitlesHigh evaluations of talent lead to titles being conferred, including designations
Management and servicePublic Service ProvisionAddressing issues related to education, healthcare, children’s schooling, and social security for talent.
Talent Management SystemThe system and model established by the government for managing talent.
Intellectual Property ProtectionBuilding, standardizing, and improving the intellectual property protection system to safeguard the rights of talent and employers.
Financial and Fund ManagementPolicies related to finance, taxation, interest subsidies, and fund management.
Strategic MeasuresGovernment formulates strategic measures based on the needs of talent development, including strategic layouts and core tasks.
Flow and configurationEmployment EncouragementThe government encourages employment for college graduates and other talents to promote mobility.
Industry-Academia-Research CollaborationStrengthening regional talent mobility through collaboration among industry, academia, and research.
Inter-Regional MobilityPolicies like the “Three Supports and One Assistance” and Science and Technology Commissioner programs specifically designate talent for mobility.
Import and clusterIntroduction of Foreign TalentImplementing measures to attract foreign talent.
Domestic and International Talent EntrepreneurshipSupporting talent entrepreneurship to achieve talent aggregation.
Training and developmentInfrastructure DevelopmentEstablishing talent platforms such as training bases, including their application and management.
Training MethodsProposing various methods for talent training, such as attending training courses.
Talent Training SystemEstablishing a system or model for talent training.
Development planningGoal ClarityPlanning policies with clearly defined goals.
Implement ability of MeasuresMeasures in the planning are detailed and actionable, not overly vague or broad.
ComprehensiveDepartment AuthorityThe more authoritative the department, the better it can coordinate various policy tools from a higher level.
Diversity of MeasuresThe more diverse the policy tools, the stronger the policy effectiveness.

Quantitative scoring standards for policy tools_

ScoringQuantitative scoring standards for policy tools
5There are specific policy tools with detailed implementation content.
4There are specific policy tools that involve some implementation content.
3There are specific policy tools that involve implementation content, but it is somewhat vague.
2Policy tools are mentioned, but there is no implementation content.

Policy objective coding and rating classification_

Primary classificationEvaluation content
Increase in Talent ScaleEmphasizes the expansion of the talent pool, increasing the number of talents, and enhancing talent aggregation.
Improvement in Talent QualityEmphasizes the enhancement of the quality and capabilities of the talent workforce.
Enhancement of Talent EffectivenessEmphasizes generating economic and social benefits through talent development, thereby driving regional industrial growth or enhancing innovation capabilities.
Increase in Talent MobilityEmphasizes the orderly and reasonable flow of talents both domestically and internationally, as well as between regions.
Optimization of Talent SupportEmphasizes providing funding, infrastructure, projects, and other support for talents.

Evolution of compensatory fit value in China’s science and technology talent policy_

YearValue of compensatory fitYearValue of compensatory fit
2014(0.707, 1)2019(0.902, 1)
2015(0.767, 1)2020(0.911, 1)
2016(0.774, 1)2021(0.944, 1)
2017(0.821, 1)2022(0.992, 1)
2018(0.842, 1)2023(0.999, 1)

Talent demand - goal analysis system_

Primary classificationSecondary classification
Talent scaleScale of Junior Talent - Number of Graduates from Higher Education Institutions (10,000 persons)
Scale of Intermediate Talent - R&D Personnel Full-Time Equivalent (10,000 person-years)
Scale of Senior Talent - Number of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (persons)
Talent efficiencyEconomic Efficiency - Per Capita GDP (hundred yuan/person)
Social Efficiency - Overall Labor Productivity (100 million yuan/10,000 persons)
Technology Conversion Efficiency - Transaction Volume of Technology Market (hundred billion yuan)
Talent mobilityRegional Talent Circulation - Urbanization Rate (%)
Regional Talent Disparity - Disposable Income Ratio of Rural and Urban Residents (ratio)
Regional Talent Employment - Ratio of Employment between Urban and Rural Areas (ratio)
Talent qualityBasic Talent - Number of Published Scientific Papers (10,000 papers)
Technical Talent - Number of Authorized Invention Patent Applications (items)
Talent supportMedical Support for Talent - Number of Medical and Health Institutions (10,000)
Cultural Support for Talent - Number of Public Library Institutions (units)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jdis-2025-0052 | Journal eISSN: 2543-683X | Journal ISSN: 2096-157X
Language: English
Submitted on: May 27, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 29, 2025
Published on: Oct 14, 2025
Published by: Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Science Library
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Kaile Wang, Yunwei Chen, published by Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Science Library
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