Attracted by jobs, influenced by city's economic prospects

When asked about the most attractive factor of working in China, the country's abundant job opportunities topped the list.

China's job opportunities and economic prospects accounted for 55 percent and 47.9 percent respectively, policy openness and living conditions of expats already working there were selected as most attractive factors.

What also matters for them are easiness of living, history and culture of the city, and convenient border entry and exit, followed by environment and pollution.