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China Adds 10.52 Million Urban Jobs in 2026

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  • China created 10.52 million new urban jobs in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 87.7% of its target.
  • By end-September 2026, basic old-age, unemployment and work-injury insurance covered 1.079 billion, 251 million and 327 million people.
  • The three social-insurance funds held an accumulated balance of 11.2 trillion yuan (about 1.67 trillion U.S. dollars).
  • Peng Liyuan said China’s AI-driven education programs have boosted gender equality and offered experience to Global South nations.