China turns to AI as jobseeker numbers top Belgium’s population


China’s government earlier this week said it aims to add more than 12 million urban jobs in 2026 and keep the average surveyed jobless rate within 5.5% between 2026 and 2030. — AFP

China will harness artificial intelligence to create jobs as the number of university graduates poised to enter the labor market this year will reach 12.7 million – more than the population of countries such as Belgium.

The government will use AI to upgrade traditional roles, tap employment opportunities across multiple channels and help young people showcase their skills in various industries, Human Resources and Social Security Minister Wang Xiaoping said at a press conference during the annual session of the National People’s Congress.

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