​During the week-long National Day holiday ending on Monday, China's high-speed railway stations were often bustling with crowds. Some passengers could be seen lined up in an orderly fashion as they prepared to board, while others could be spotted browsing their smartphones or using laptops when waiting for their boarding calls.

Experts from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions said the central government's new directive to transform the two regions into international hubs for top-tier talent will fulfill local demand for talent while propelling the country's high-quality development.