China's 2025 Plan Enhances Livelihood: Income, Jobs & Housing Boosts
China is wrapping up its ambitious 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), aiming to make life better for everyone. 🏡✨ The plan focuses on upgrading public services to ensure everyone has access, creating a fairer society where development benefits all.
One of the key goals? Improving people's livelihood and welfare. From employment and income to education and healthcare, China has rolled out numerous initiatives since 2021 to make sure these areas see substantial growth. 📈📚💉
In 2024, China made impressive strides despite global uncertainties. The average disposable income per person hit 41,314 yuan (about $5,747), up 5.3% from the previous year. Rural incomes grew even faster, up 6.6%, outpacing city dwellers who saw a 4.6% increase. 🌾🏙️
Employment is also on the rise! The urban unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5.1%, thanks to a booming economy and the government's \"employment first\" policy. Plus, 33.05 million people transitioned out of poverty through employment, marking four years in a row with over 30 million new jobs. 👩💼👨💼
Social security is expanding too. By the end of last year, nearly 1.39 billion people had social security cards, including 1.07 billion digital users. 📱🔐 The rise of new businesses and industries is also driving job growth.
New Measures for a Better Tomorrow
China isn't slowing down. Recently, central authorities outlined plans for 2025 to further boost livelihoods in areas like employment, housing, health, and more.
- Employment Support: Targeted programs for key sectors and small businesses will help create more job opportunities.
- Housing Policies: Efforts to make housing more accessible, especially for first-time buyers and young people, are ramping up. Affordable housing supply will expand to meet the growing needs.
- Mental Health Services: 18 regions, including major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, have launched mental health hotlines 📞🧠 to provide better support. The National Health Commission aims to ensure every city has specialized clinics for psychological health.
China's focus on essentials doesn't stop there. The government is committed to securing the supply of vital agricultural products like grain and continuing its success in poverty alleviation. \"Our task is to keep the rice bowl firmly in our own hands,\" says Wang Jinchen from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. 🌾🍚
As China moves towards 2025, these initiatives promise a brighter, more secure future for its residents, blending economic growth with enhanced social welfare. 🚀🌟
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China sees improvement in people's livelihood, maps out plans for 2025
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