China aims to strengthen social security support for people in flexible and new forms of employment, said an official of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Tuesday in Beijing.
The country will formulate insurance policies that are more suitable for people in new forms of employment, university graduates and rural migrant workers, said Zhai Yanli, director of the ministry's Social Insurance Management Center.
It will also expand the pilot program of occupational injury protection for people in new employment forms, he said.
"To improve our service accessibility, we will continue to optimize the procedures for high-frequency social security matters, standardize relevant policies, benefit standards, management systems and service processes, and improve the relevant transfer and continuation mechanism. At the same time, we will accelerate the improvement of the national social security public service platform and widen the scope of one-stop online services. We will extend our service outlets, expand the service channels and promote more social security service matters to be handled nearby or even at people's doorsteps," Zhai said.
Efforts will also be made to improve the targeted policy implementation, to support the disadvantaged groups such as the extremely poor and severely disabled people and ensure the enrollment and payment of the pension insurance for all urban and rural residents, he said.
The country will strengthen the data sharing system among different departments and accelerate the establishment of an insurance resource database, while formulating more detailed policies targeting different groups of people and their needs, Zhai said.
China to strengthen social security support for people in flexible, new forms of employment: official
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
