China creates 1.65 million jobs for people with disabilities in 3 years

China released an action plan to promote the employment of persons with disabilities in 2022. From 2022 to 2024, a total of 1.65 million new jobs for people with disabilities were created in urban and rural areas, and the employment rate of working-age individuals with disabilities increased by 4.8%. Employability skills of persons with disabilities were further enhanced, and the employment rate of college graduates with disabilities has remained above 85% for five consecutive years, said Li Dongmei, vice chairperson of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, on Wednesday.

July 16, 2025

China reports 4.8% rise in employment rate for people with disabilities over 3 years

​China has made steady progress in expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities, with the national employment rate for this group increasing by 4.8 percentage points during the past three years, according to official data released Wednesday.

July 16, 2025