Opinion | "No. 1 central document" highlights China's high regard for welfare of older migrant workers

China unveiled its "No. 1 central document" for 2025 on February 23. The document highlights the priorities for further deepening rural reforms and taking solid steps in advancing all-around rural revitalization.

Xie Linghong, Research Fellow of the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences noticed that China's "No. 1 central document" for 2025 emphasizes "improving employment support for older migrant workers".

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In an interview with China Youth Daily, Xie said that this proposal underscores China's high regard for the welfare of older migrant workers. China will implement a series of targeted measures to improve employment support for older migrant workers. For example, how to set up targeted employment programs to better accommodate older migrant workers, how to provide guidance for older migrant workers to adapt to occupational changes.

Xie said that improving employment support for older migrant workers will benefit both older migrant workers and society. (By Guo Xinguan/China Youth Daily)