With the in-depth development of globalization，the transnational flow of high-level talents has become more and more frequent，and they have become the key target of competition from all over the world. Building a talent-friendly city is not only an objective requirement for attracting international talents，but also an internal driving force for promoting economic transformation and enhancing social cohesion. A good international living environment is a far-reaching factor in attracting and retaining talents，including good collaborative management mechanism，government service efficiency，living facilities，public information supply and livable environment atmosphere，etc. Facing new development requirements，Guangzhou should take measures in terms of system design，administrative efficiency，supporting facilities，information supply，external cooperation and quality of life，then implement these measures to optimize the international living environment，strive to build a talent-friendly city，and play an active role in attracting more outstanding international talents and accelerating the construction of an international metropolis.