Premier Li Keqiang says the government will provide opportunities for steady employment to college graduates and migrant workers, even though China is undergoing economic restructuring.
He made the remark while visiting the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security as part of efforts to review the nation’s employment situation.
Premiere Li says that as authorities reduce capacity in some industries, they should help workers find new jobs through entrepreneurship, fiscal support, and training among other methods.
"The employment opportunities should focus on key groups — college graduates and migrant workers. We should further develop the job promotion program for college graduates. Since there will be more college students graduating this year, we should also do more to support self-employment. "
Li adds that government should also make more efforts to support migrant workers, creating training programs and providing policy support, especially for those who’re willing to start a business back home.
Premiere Li also urged the government to promote mass entrepreneurship, boost the service sector, and develop a new economy that features new technologies and business models.
Despite a downshifting economy, China has created more than 13 million new jobs in cities in each of the past three years.