Action plan to aid disabled job seekers

Vocational skills development and workplace rights protection stressed

China's central government has outlined plans to ensure the continued channeling of resources towards creating more job opportunities for people with disabilities.

The State Council, China's Cabinet, on Monday released a three-year action plan to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, describing them as an important force in advancing Chinese modernization and emphasizing that ensuring their employment requires joint efforts from the government, employers and society.

The plan details measures to expand employment channels, improve job services and create a supportive social environment for people with disabilities seeking to work or start businesses from 2025 to 2027.