"We hope that our graduates can proactively align their personal development with national strategies and find career opportunities in places where they are needed most," said Gong Qihuang, president of Peking University.

Benefiting from the rise of Central China, the integration of the middle Yangtze River region, and high-level opening-up, Hunan has witnessed the emergence of large manufacturing clusters, offering a vast stage for young talents to meet industry demands with their academic expertise, Gong said.

In addition to industrial advantages and supportive policies, cities in Hunan also stand out for their low cost and high living standards, Hunan Governor Mao Weiming said at the event. He emphasized the government's focus on innovation, opening-up, and green development, promising a bright future for graduates who choose to work there.

The job fair has attracted more than 10,000 students from universities in Beijing. It is part of a series of events organized by the Hunan provincial government to promote employment and entrepreneurship for college graduates. After its first stop in Shanghai last month, the recruitment tour also includes Xi'an, Wuhan, Chengdu, and Nanjing.