Nation ups support for migrants

Guideline to improve working, living conditions of workers across country

China is gearing up for a better working and living environment for domestic migrant workers, with an aim to facilitate a more solid integration of rural and urban development and allow the workers to share the benefits of common prosperity.

Ten central departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Development and Reform Commission and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, recently released a guideline urging governments at all levels to give stronger support to migrant workers in terms of employment, entrepreneurship, skills improvement and rights protection, as well as the growth of their children and families.

Figures from the human resources ministry show that, in 2023, the nation had about 298 million migrant workers, among whom 177 million were working outside their hometowns.