China's Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong, and head of the National Health Commission Lei Haichao attend a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
The press center for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the people's livelihood on Sunday afternoon in Beijing.
China's average life expectancy reaches 79 years in 2024
Health Minister: China's average life expectancy reached 79 years in 2024, up by 0.4 years from the previous year.
Stronger social security support for people in flexible and new forms of employment pledged
The government will continue to optimize the social security policies for flexible workers, migrant workers and people in new forms of employment to make sure the people share the benefits of national development.
China's Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong, and head of the National Health Commission Lei Haichao attend a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
Over 90% of China's village clinics covered by basic medical insurance
More than 90 percent of village clinics in China have their services covered by the basic medical insurance, a senior health official said on Sunday.
China to expand mental health services nationwide: official
Sleep and mental health clinics are expected to be available in every prefecture-level city across China by the end of 2025.
China's Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan answers a question at a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China vows to ensure timely assistance for people in difficulties
China will use big data and on-the-spot investigation to identify people in difficulties and ensure they receive assistance in a timely manner, Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan said.
China to promote application of big data, AI in elderly care
China will speed up the application of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies to improve elderly care.
China's Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping answers a question at a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China's employment sees stable growth: minister
China's employment is under stable growth, and the government will continue to better the job market to secure people a fairer, well-organized and friendlier working environment this year, said Wang Xiaoping, minister of human resources and social security.
China aims to increase skilled worker pool
China will step up efforts to produce more skilled workers and better their career development with improved payment and more scientific evaluation and promotion systems.
China's Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong answers a question at a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China will resolutely stabilize real estate market: minister
China will resolutely restore stability in the real estate market, with efforts to provide strong financing support for eligible housing projects and ensure timely delivery of homes to buyers, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong said.
Minister: Focus on including all residential compounds built before 2000 in renovation plan
Lei Haichao, head of China's National Health Commission, answers a question at a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China's Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong, and head of the National Health Commission Lei Haichao attend a news conference on people's livelihood for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
