Core Insights - The article discusses the progress of human resources and social security work in China as of the third quarter of 2025, highlighting improvements in social insurance systems and employment support policies [1] Social Insurance Progress - As of September 30, the number of participants in basic pension, unemployment, and work injury insurance reached 1.074 billion, 248 million, and 304 million respectively [3] - Total revenue from the three social insurance funds from January to September was 6.69 trillion yuan, with total expenditures of 6.04 trillion yuan, resulting in a cumulative surplus of 9.85 trillion yuan [3] - The national basic pension for urban and rural residents was increased by 20 yuan starting July 1, benefiting approximately 180 million elderly residents [4] - The pilot program for occupational injury protection for new employment forms has seen over 22 million participants by the end of September [3] Employment Support Measures - In the first nine months, 10.57 million new urban jobs were created, achieving 88% of the annual target [4] - The urban survey unemployment rate in September was 5.2%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [4] - Policies to reduce unemployment insurance rates have saved companies 138.4 billion yuan in labor costs [4] - The "Three Supports and One Assistance" program for college graduates has recruited 42,500 personnel, exceeding the central government's recruitment plan by 8,000 [5] Future Plans and Initiatives - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security aims to enhance the employment support system and implement targeted measures to foster job growth [6] - Plans include expanding the pilot for occupational injury protection and optimizing management services for foreign workers in China [6] - The ministry is also focused on adjusting minimum wage standards and promoting a skills-oriented wage distribution system in enterprises [6]

Group 1 - As of September 2023, the number of participants in basic pension, unemployment, and work injury insurance reached 1.074 billion, 248 million, and 304 million respectively [1] - Total revenue from the three social insurance funds from January to September was 6.69 trillion yuan, with total expenditures of 6.04 trillion yuan, resulting in a cumulative balance of 9.85 trillion yuan by the end of September [1] - The national basic pension adjustment for retirees was set at 2%, benefiting approximately 150 million retirees [2] Group 2 - The minimum standard for urban and rural residents' pension insurance was increased by 20 yuan starting July 1, benefiting around 180 million elderly residents [2] - Unemployment insurance benefits totaling 117.4 billion yuan were disbursed from January to September, with a focus on supporting older beneficiaries [2] - The total investment scale of the basic pension insurance fund exceeded 2.72 trillion yuan by the end of September [2] Group 3 - Employment support policies have been strengthened, with a reduction in unemployment insurance rates saving enterprises 138.4 billion yuan [3] - A total of 1,057 million new urban jobs were created in the first three quarters, achieving 88% of the annual target [2] - The total number of skilled workers in the country exceeded 220 million, with over 72 million being high-skilled talents [4] Group 4 - The government is implementing targeted employment support policies for key groups, including college graduates and migrant workers [4] - A large-scale vocational skills enhancement training action is being carried out to improve employment services [4] - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is promoting the national coordination of basic pension insurance and expanding work injury insurance pilot programs [4]

Core Insights - The overall employment situation in China remains stable, with 10.57 million new urban jobs created from January to September, achieving 88% of the annual target [1] - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in September was 5.2%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1] Employment Support Policies - Employment support policies have been strengthened, with a reduction in unemployment insurance rates saving companies 138.4 billion RMB in labor costs [1] - A total of 19.6 billion RMB has been allocated for wage retention subsidies, and 16.6 billion RMB for training and other employment promotion expenditures [1] Targeted Employment Measures - Specific measures have been implemented for key groups, including a "1131" service for unemployed graduates, which includes policy introduction, career guidance, job recommendations, and skills training [1] - Recruitment of "Three Supports and One Assistance" personnel has reached 42,500, exceeding the central government's recruitment plan by over 8,000 [1] Employment Service Activities - A total of 56,000 online and offline recruitment events were organized during the "Hundred Days and Millions" special recruitment campaign, with nearly 17 million job postings [2] - Innovative recruitment strategies focusing on foreign trade enterprises and college graduates have been developed, along with a policy promotion month to enhance job matching [2]

Employment Stability - The employment situation in China remains generally stable during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a total of 59.21 million new urban jobs created, exceeding the target of 55 million [2] - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.3% over the first four years, below the expected control target of 5.5% [2] - Employment support policies have been implemented, with over 470 billion yuan in employment subsidies and 138.9 billion yuan in stable job return funds disbursed [2] Social Security System Improvement - Significant reforms in the social security system have been made, including nationwide coordination of basic pension insurance and provincial-level coordination of unemployment and work injury insurance [3] - As of August, the number of participants in basic pension, unemployment, and work injury insurance reached 1.072 billion, 246 million, and 302 million respectively [3] - The social security fund balance reached 9.81 trillion yuan, with central government subsidies for pension insurance exceeding 730 billion yuan in 2024 [3] Talent Development and Skills Training - The transition from demographic dividend to talent dividend is being promoted, with the introduction of 72 new occupations and 328 national occupational standards [4] - A large-scale vocational skills training program has been implemented, benefiting 92 million people, including over 42 million enterprise employees and over 31 million migrant workers [4] - More than 4.4 million individuals have obtained vocational skill certificates, with over 6,000 recognized as top-level technicians [4] Labor Rights Protection - The labor rights protection system is being enhanced, with over 10,000 major wage arrears cases addressed and more than 14,000 cases of refusal to pay wages transferred for prosecution [6] - New employment forms are receiving attention, with guidelines established to protect the rights of gig economy workers such as delivery personnel and ride-hailing drivers [6] - A one-stop mediation service for labor disputes has been set up, with over 2,300 mediation centers established nationwide [6]

Employment Situation - The employment situation in China during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period is generally stable, with an optimization of employment structure and a steady improvement in employment quality [1] - As of the end of August, the cumulative number of new urban jobs reached 59.21 million, exceeding the target of 55 million [1] - The average urban survey unemployment rate over the past four years was 5.3%, lower than the expected control target of 5.5% [1] Employment Support Policies - A series of employment support policies have been implemented, with total employment subsidy expenditures exceeding 470 billion yuan and 138.9 billion yuan allocated for job retention funds [1] - Approximately 92 million people have received subsidized vocational skills training, with 72 new occupations and 328 national occupational standards introduced [1] - The number of professional technical personnel exceeds 80 million, with over 22 million skilled workers, including more than 72 million high-skilled talents [1] Social Security Reforms - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen the most significant reforms in the social security sector, including nationwide coordination of basic pension insurance for employees and provincial-level coordination for unemployment and work injury insurance [2] - The number of people covered by basic pension insurance reached 1.072 billion, an increase of over 73 million compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with the coverage rate rising from 91% to over 95% [2] - The number of participants in unemployment and work injury insurance reached 246 million and 302 million, respectively, with increases of over 29 million and 34 million since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2] Labor Relations and Rights Protection - The labor relations framework has been improved, with new guidelines for protecting the rights of workers in new employment forms and enhanced measures for wage arrears governance [2] - Over 10,000 major wage arrears violations have been published and addressed, with more than 14,000 cases of suspected refusal to pay wages transferred for prosecution [2] - Overall, labor relations remain harmonious and stable, with effective measures taken to curb malicious wage arrears behavior [2]

Employment Situation - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the employment situation in China has remained generally stable, with a cumulative urban new employment of 59.21 million, exceeding the target of 55 million [1] - The average urban survey unemployment rate over the past four years is 5.3%, which is below the expected control target of 5.5% [1] Employment Support Policies - A series of employment support policies have been implemented, with total employment subsidy expenditures exceeding 470 billion yuan and stable job return funds amounting to 138.9 billion yuan [1] - A total of 72 new occupations have been released, and 328 national occupational standards have been issued, aimed at enhancing the vitality of various talents [1] Skills and Talent Development - Approximately 92 million people have received subsidized vocational skills training, contributing to a skilled workforce [1] - The number of professional technical personnel exceeds 80 million, with over 22 million skilled workers, including more than 72 million high-skilled talents [1] Social Security Reforms - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen the most significant reforms in the social security sector, including nationwide coordination of basic pension insurance for employees and provincial-level coordination for unemployment and work injury insurance [2] - The number of participants in basic pension insurance has reached 1.072 billion, an increase of over 73 million compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with the participation rate rising from 91% to over 95% [2] Labor Relations and Rights Protection - Mechanisms for labor relations consultation, supervision, and enforcement have been improved, with over 10,000 major wage arrears violations published and handled [2] - More than 14,000 cases of suspected refusal to pay labor remuneration have been transferred, effectively curbing malicious wage arrears behavior [2]