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/Xinhua]
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.
Minister: Policies to provide stable employment for college graduates and young people
Minister: Focus on including all residential compounds built before 2000 in renovation plan
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.
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]
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.
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'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'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 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]
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]
