事关“校园餐”、养老、就业……五部门负责人发声

Core Viewpoint - The press conference during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress highlighted significant advancements and initiatives in education, social welfare, human resources, culture, tourism, and health sectors in China, indicating a focus on improving public services and enhancing quality of life. Education Sector - Continuous efforts are being made to address issues such as illegal schooling, excessive study hours, and campus bullying, alongside special governance on "campus meals" and educational materials procurement [4] - The gross enrollment rate for preschool education has reached 92.9%, significantly higher than the OECD average [4] - The gross enrollment rate for higher education exceeds 60%, with "Double First Class" universities increasing enrollment by 38,000 students [4] - Initiatives like "15 minutes of break time" and "2 hours of physical education daily" have been implemented across all provinces [4] Social Welfare Sector - A comprehensive elderly care service network covering urban and rural areas has been preliminarily established [5] - Subsidies for elderly care services are being provided to over 892,000 elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities [5] - Training and development of elderly care service professionals are being prioritized, with "elderly care service workers" recognized as a new profession [5] - By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, efforts aim to establish a three-tier elderly care service network at the county, township, and village levels [5] Human Resources Sector - Research is underway to leverage artificial intelligence for creating new jobs and enhancing traditional roles [5] - Actions are being implemented to stabilize and expand employment in labor-intensive industries such as foreign trade, construction, and hospitality, while also tapping into the potential of the digital economy and high-end manufacturing [5] - A series of skill training programs tailored for older workers will be launched [5] - Post-holiday, the enterprise resumption rate and worker return rate have both exceeded 90% [5] - An estimated 12.7 million college graduates are expected this year, with policies being refined to support them [5] - Over 10 million subsidized vocational training sessions will be conducted this year [5] - The 48th World Skills Competition will take place in Shanghai from September 22 to 27 this year [5] Culture and Tourism Sector - Domestic travel and spending are projected to reach historical highs during the entire year of 2025 and the Spring Festival holiday of 2026 [5] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" for cultural and tourism development will be effectively implemented [5] - A zero-tolerance policy will be enforced against illegal practices such as overcharging and forced shopping by unscrupulous businesses [5] Health Sector - As of now, 33 million families have received childcare subsidies [5] - Grassroots medical and health institutions have seen a continuous increase in both the number of diagnoses and their proportion over the past five years [5] - By 2025, the average life expectancy in China is projected to reach 79.25 years [5]