# Youth Employment

China’s 15th Five-Year Labor Blueprint: Engineering 'High-Quality' Employment in an Uncertain Era

China has released its 15th Five-Year Plan for employment (2026-2030), prioritizing 'high-quality' jobs and structural reforms to address talent mismatches and demographic shifts. The blueprint integrates employment goals into macro-policy, introduces AI-related labor protections, and focuses on aligning the education system with the needs of advanced industries.