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The source describes an SCMP–Asia Society Policy Institute CCA webinar examining how China may pivot its economy during the 2026 ‘two sessions’ as it unveils the 15th five-year plan. The event is framed around Beijing’s positioning under US pressure and ahead of a potential Xi–Trump summit, though the excerpt contains incomplete details.
NBS data shows China’s 16–24 urban unemployment rate (excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline, while overall urban unemployment remained stable in 2025. Policy signals from the MOF and labor authorities indicate a coordinated employment-stabilization agenda entering the 15th Five-Year Plan, focused on cost relief for firms, skills training, and job creation in emerging and services sectors.
The source describes an SCMP–Asia Society Policy Institute CCA webinar examining how China may pivot its economy during the 2026 ‘two sessions’ as it unveils the 15th five-year plan. The event is framed around Beijing’s positioning under US pressure and ahead of a potential Xi–Trump summit, though the excerpt contains incomplete details.
NBS data shows China’s 16–24 urban unemployment rate (excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline, while overall urban unemployment remained stable in 2025. Policy signals from the MOF and labor authorities indicate a coordinated employment-stabilization agenda entering the 15th Five-Year Plan, focused on cost relief for firms, skills training, and job creation in emerging and services sectors.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPT-2405 | China’s 2026 ‘Two Sessions’ and the 15th Five-Year Plan: Signals Ahead of a Xi–Trump Summit | China | 2026-03-11 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-2423 | China’s Youth Unemployment Extends Decline as 15th Five-Year Plan Employment Push Takes Shape | China | 2025-10-11 | 0 | ACCESS » |