Beijing Ranked Fifth in 2026 Global City Talent Stickiness Index

Beijing's fifth-place finish is notable less for the ranking itself than for where it was announced: a China-Europe talent forum in the Chinese capital, positioning the index as a benchmark for how global cities compete for mobile skilled workers. The top four remain the established Western hubs, so the gap Beijing is being measured against is clear. Whether stickiness rankings of this kind gain traction as a reference point in talent-policy discussions — and how Beijing's position moves in future editions — is the open question.