Xi Jinping calls for strengthening basic livelihood construction

Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of strengthening inclusive, fundamental, and basic livelihood construction to meet the people's aspirations for better education, stable employment, reliable social security, and improved healthcare and living conditions.

Key strategies include protecting the basic needs of low-income groups, stabilizing and expanding employment—particularly for college graduates—and supporting small and micro enterprises. The approach focuses on perfecting social security systems, improving urban and rural coverage, and advancing housing security through projects like shantytown renovation.

Furthermore, the directive calls for deepening income distribution reforms to expand the middle-income group and raise the income levels of low-income earners. The goal is to integrate livelihood improvements with economic development, ensuring that social policies act as a stabilizer during structural reforms and economic transitions.