China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has achieved significant progress in increasing employment and ensuring public wellbeing while implementing COVID-19 control on a regular basis, according to a white paper released by the State Council Information Office on Thursday. The local government has taken multiple measures to alleviate economic difficulties and stabilize and boost employment, says the document titled "Employment and Labor Rights in Xinjiang."[more..]

Employment and job security carries great significance for ensuring people's right to work, improving their living standards, and promoting social harmony and stability. Especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012, Xinjiang has vigorously implemented employment projects, enhanced vocational training, and expanded employment channels and capacity. Thanks to these efforts, the employment situation in Xinjiang has continued to improve, people's incomes and quality of life are rising, and their sense of gain, happiness and security has significantly increased.[more..]

The employment rate of university graduates in Xinjiang and that of ethnic minorities who graduated from universities in other parts of China and returned to Xinjiang both hit record high in 2019, according to a white paper released by the State Council Information Office on Thursday.[more..]

Xinjiang has been promoting innovation as a new engine for creating jobs, and encouraging people who are eager and eligible to start their own businesses.[more..]