China to expand training for new occupations as industries evolve

China will step up efforts to identify new occupations, update job standards, and expand skills training as emerging technologies and industries reshape the labor market, a senior human resources official said Saturday.

October 12, 2026

China adds 10.52 million urban jobs in Jan-Sept

​China created 10.52 million urban jobs in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 87.7% of the annual target, Li Zhong, vice minister of human resources and social security, said at a press conference on Saturday.

October 10, 2026

10.5M urban jobs created in 9 months

China will continue to prioritize employment promotion during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), building on progress made in stabilizing the job market, officials said on Saturday.

October 12, 2026

China to launch initiative to boost employment amid AI advances

In China's latest effort to adapt its workforce to rapid technological changes, a senior official on Saturday announced an initiative to promote employment in response to artificial intelligence (AI) development.

October 12, 2026