Published on: 2026-07-22
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, July 22 /Xinhua/ — In the first half of 2026, China’s labor market remained generally stable, with 6.95 million new jobs created in cities and urban-type settlements, according to official data released on Wednesday.
According to the results for January-June, the unemployment rate based on the survey was 5.2%, said Cui Pengcheng, the official representative of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC, to journalists. The target unemployment rate for China in 2026 is set at 5.5%, and by the end of the year, at least 12 million new jobs should be created in cities and urban-type settlements.
Currently, the Ministry of Labor Resources and Social Security has strengthened support measures for key groups of job seekers, paying special attention to university graduates, said another representative of the ministry, Huang Junmei. A number of support measures have been adopted, including government assistance in career guidance, employment recommendations, and the provision of opportunities for professional training or internships. In addition, job fairs are periodically held under the ministry’s auspices, information about which can be easily found on major online platforms.
Increased attention is also given to labor market oversight and combating discrimination, fraud, and other violations, added Huang Junmei.
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