More occupations bolstering China's employment market

6.95 million new urban jobs created in first half of 2025, ministry data shows

China is spearheading job creation through the introduction of new occupations, providing diverse career paths and high-quality employment opportunities.

The move, led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, will align talent development with emerging fields and bridge skill gaps, an official said on Tuesday.

According to data released by the ministry on the same day, China added 6.95 million new urban jobs nationwide in the first half of the year, achieving 58 percent of this year's target and maintaining a year-on-year urban unemployment rate of 5 percent in June.