Li Qiang Urges Broader Social Security Coverage for 200 Million Flexible Workers
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Updated · Reuters · Nov 12
Li Qiang Urges Broader Social Security Coverage for 200 Million Flexible Workers
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Nov 12
Summary
Beijing signaled a social-welfare overhaul after Premier Li Qiang called for broader, fairer and more sustainable social security coverage at a State Council study session.
Li said demographic change, technological shifts and new forms of employment are creating fresh demands, pushing China to adapt benefits to a changing labor market.
Flexible and non-traditional workers were a key focus, with Li urging gradual expansion of their social insurance coverage and faster efforts to close gaps in the system.
He also called for wider access to employer-sponsored retirement plans and for voluntary personal pension schemes to be made more attractive to the public.