Four Chinese ministers outlined sweeping social welfare measures during a high-profile press conference at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Sunday, signaling renewed commitments to economic stability and quality-of-life improvements for 1.4 billion residents.
Employment First Strategy
Human Resources Minister Wang Xiaoping announced expanded vocational training programs to create 12 million urban jobs, targeting college graduates and rural migrants. 'We're optimizing skills development partnerships with tech firms to match talent with emerging industries,' she stated.
Healthcare Modernization Push
National Health Commission head Lei Haichao revealed plans for 5,000 upgraded county-level hospitals by 2027, emphasizing AI-driven diagnostics and expanded telehealth networks. A national rare disease database will launch next quarter to coordinate treatment research.
Housing Affordability Measures
Housing Minister Ni Hong confirmed the rollout of 6.5 million subsidized rental units in megacities, alongside interest subsidies for first-time buyers. The initiative aims to stabilize property markets while maintaining strict financial risk controls.
Social Safety Net Expansion
Civil Affairs Minister Lu Zhiyuan detailed new elderly care subsidies for rural areas and disability benefit increases of 8.7% – the largest annual adjustment in a decade. Pension system reforms will gradually unify urban and rural standards by 2030.
The three-hour briefing fielded questions from 22 media outlets, reflecting international interest in China’s social governance model as global economic uncertainties persist.
