Recently, result of the Amazing China 2017 polls, an annual survey for foreign expats to vote for their favorite Chinese cities, has been announced.

There are two special things which catch people's attention. For one, Shanghai has been on the top of the list since 2012. For another, Chengdu made to the top 10 for the first time. What makes them so attractive triggers public discussion. From countless indexes, policy, government environment, working and living environment are the most conspicuous four.

Undoubtedly, the local government plays an important role in the process of attracting expats. First of all, a friendly and democratic social environment should be created. Only a government adopts positive policy for protecting the rights of the for expats, can more foreigners be attracted. Besides, good working and living environment are becoming two essential parts for young expats. For instance, a foreigner named Scott, who is now working in Shanghai, when asked why he chooses to live here, says Shanghai is very nice in both the working and living environment, which is neat safe and has very convenient public transportation system. Coincidentally, another foreign expert who wrote his vote for Chengdu said, it is the nice living conditions, friendly people, together with the amazing food that lures him to stay.

Except Shanghai and Chengdu, Beijing, Hefei, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing and Guangzhou also made to the top 10 on the list.