A news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood is held in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
The press center for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the people's livelihood on Saturday morning in Beijing. Here are some highlights.
Huai Jinpeng, minister of education, attends a news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China's senior high school enrollment hits 92 percent in 2025: education minister
The gross enrollment rate for senior high schools in China reached 92 percent in 2025, an increase of 7 percentage points compared with that in 2012, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said on Saturday.
China to strengthen measures against misconduct in education, enhance equity: education minister
China will implement stronger measures to tackle misconduct in education, including excessive tutoring and school bullying, as part of efforts to create a safe campus environment for students, according to Huai Jinpeng, the minister of education.
China's top universities add 38,000 seats over two years: education minister
China's top-class universities increased enrollment by 38,000 students over the past two years, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said on Saturday. During the same period, over 540 new cooperative institutions and programs between the Chinese mainland and other countries and regions at the undergraduate level and above were established.
China to boost campus sports leagues under 'Health First' push
China will widely promote soccer, basketball and volleyball competitions in schools, with class-and school-level leagues helping energize campuses, Huai Jinpeng, minister of education, said on Saturday.
Lu Zhiyuan, minister of civil affairs, attends a news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China expands home-based elderly care with subsidies, community services: civil affairs minister
China has distributed 1.72 billion yuan ($249 million) in care vouchers to nearly 900,000 disabled seniors so far this year, Civil Affairs Minister Lu Zhiyuan said on Saturday.
Wang Xiaoping, minister of human resources and social security, attends a news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China to leverage AI in push to boost job creation, upgrade
China is studying and will roll out measures to enable cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence to play a more important role in creating new jobs and optimizing traditional work, with the aim of promoting the inclusive and sustainable development of technology advancement and improving people's livelihoods.
China expands social safety net for gig workers, new professions
China will offer more effective, fairer, smart, and convenient public services by optimizing rights protection and social insurance coverage to enhance people's well-being and sense of happiness and security.
Sun Yeli, minister of culture and tourism, attends a news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China to boost global appeal with better inbound tourism services
China will step up efforts to showcase its magnificent landscapes, rich culture, long history and vibrant modern life to people around the world, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said on Saturday.
China to deepen culture-tourism integration to spur consumption, growth
China will further promote the integration of culture and tourism to create new travel experiences, boost consumption and support economic growth, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said.
Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, attends a news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China to boost life expectancy to 80 by 2030, says health minister
China will accelerate efforts to raise average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, Lei Haichao, head of China's National Health Commission, said on Saturday.
China spent $14.5b to help families raise children last year: health minister
China spent more than 100 billion yuan ($14.5 billion) last year on child rearing subsidies, marking a significant financial commitment to support families with young children, Lei Haichao, minister of the National Health Commission, said on Saturday.
China's top health official urges cancer prevention: early screening and healthy lifestyles key
China's top health official has called for greater public vigilance on cancer prevention, urging citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles and undergo regular screenings, as early detection remains critical.
A news conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on people's livelihood is held in Beijing, March 7, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
