The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Institute of Digital Economy, in collaboration with Zhaopin, has released the "2026 Report on the Digital Economy Talent Attractiveness Index of Major Chinese Cities." The report indicates that the landscape of digital economy talent attractiveness across the nation exhibits a pattern of "three leading poles, seven outstanding cities, and clear stratification." Beijing topped the list with 88.76 points, forming the leading three poles alongside Shanghai (86.64 points) and Shenzhen (86.33 points).