"It's pretty easy for foreigners to live in a nice city, and the people in China are very friendly. I enjoy my life in Beijing."

Stephon Marbury, basketball player with the Beijing Ducks, and a former NBA player

"The Shenzhen government has been very productive about attracting, retaining and supporting foreign talent, more than elsewhere I have seen in China. The social and environmental infrastructure in Shenzhen is very attractive to foreigners. Transportation links and the proximity to Hong Kong are also most valuable."