The emergence of China’s second-tier Chinese cities are creating problems for Beijing’s jobs market, according to Antal International.

Data from Antal shows 73% of Chinese employers said they expected to hire within the next three months, up 20% on the same quarter last year.

Graeme Read, Antal group managing director, told Chinese newspaper Global Times. “If they are to operate successfully during the second half the year and early 2011, they better start working now to secure a qualified labour force.

“While the rest of world continues to rebound from economic downturns, the city should be set to enjoy many advantages against its competitors. Beijing is “cheaper than Shanghai, safer than New York, not as stressful as Tokyo and more real than LA.”