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China's Job Overhaul: 12M Positions Targeted for AI Training

3/12/2026

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China overhauls its workforce to address automation and AI, targeting more than 12 million urban jobs in 2026.
Authorities will provide more than 10 million subsidized training opportunities to support it.
NPC deputies stress upskilling for vulnerable groups, including the disabled.
Liu Feixiang, an NPC deputy, urges young people to embrace AI for future job security.
The shift toward human capital aims to integrate skills training into public employment services.

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China overhauls its workforce to address automation and AI, targeting more than 12 million urban jobs in 2026.
Authorities will provide more than 10 million subsidized training opportunities to support it.
NPC deputies stress upskilling for vulnerable groups, including the disabled.
Liu Feixiang, an NPC deputy, urges young people to embrace AI for future job security.
The shift toward human capital aims to integrate skills training into public employment services.