social insurance
Coverage of social insurance in the Nexus archive.
- China bets on rural spenders
China is reforming its hukou system to allow 350 million rural migrant workers to access urban social services, aiming to boost economic growth by turning them into permanent urban consumers. The reform faces challenges, including resistance from urban elites and funding infrastructure costs, but is seen as critical for addressing slowing economic growth and youth unemployment.
- Will China’s residency changes to social insurance unlock economic growth?
China's new social insurance residency policy, announced by the State Council, aims to boost economic growth by allowing workers to enroll in insurance programs in their cities of employment, regardless of household registration. Analysts view this as a positive step toward creating a unified national market.
- China removes hukou hurdle for migrant workers in social insurance shake-up
China's State Council has announced new measures to remove hukou (residency) restrictions that prevent migrant workers from accessing social insurance in their work locations. The policy aims to expand social insurance coverage nationwide and strengthen labor protections as part of efforts to create a unified national market.