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China Targets 12 Million Jobs, Embraces AI for Growth

3/7/2026

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  • China aims to stabilize employment by creating over 12 million urban jobs in 2026 and keeping unemployment near 5.5%.
  • Wang Xiaoping, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security, noted 12.7 million university graduates entering the workforce.
  • Beijing will leverage artificial intelligence to generate new jobs and strengthen traditional roles.
  • Over the past five years, China added 72 new occupations, including AI trainers and drone pilots.