A policy involving foreign professionals' visas and residence permits was launched in Beijing in March 1, 2016.

The policy includes 20 preferential measures and is supported by the Ministry of Public Security.

Ten of the measures are specifically designed for the Zhongguancun Science Park.

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Nineteen foreign personnel who work in Zhongguancun Science Park, known as China's Silicon Valley, now possess green cards, local media reported on April 9.

"Yesterday, I used my green card to board the railway and it feels great to live like local people," said Ahmed Mohammed, a young innovator from Yemen.

Zhongguancun encourages foreign entrepreneurs and employees to make innovative contributions and win evaluation credits with which they can apply for China's green cards.

Ahmed has been living in China since 2005. During his master's program in computing at Tsinghua University, he started a big data company with some Chinese partners.

Zhongguancun opens new way for foreign talents to get green cards Staff members deal with daily affairs at the Zhongguancun Service Center for Foreigners. [Photo/people.cn]

"I am fascinated with the vibrant entrepreneurial environment in the Zhongguancun International Incubation center where you enjoy access to high-end talent, ubiquitous investments and world-class internet companies," Ahmed said.

His identity used to pose some problems from time to time. "It would have been a disaster if my visa had been rejected," said Ahmed, "Everything I've worked hard for is here in China."

Zhongguancun opens new way for foreign talents to get green cards Ahmed Mohammed got his green card on Dec 12, 2017. [Photo provided to China Daily] "With this magical card, all my concerns are gone," Ahmed can't help but share his joy with his foreign companions, "China's green cards are not out of our league any more -- develop creative works in Zhongguancun and you may get one yourself."

Since 2016, Zhongguancun has been pioneering a simplified mechanism for foreigners to get green cards.