Politics · China · 9 hrs ago
Heilongjiang targets 1.3 million new urban jobs by 2030
Heilongjiang, a province in northeast China, aims to add at least 1.3 million urban jobs during the 2026–2030 plan period.
The provincial government also aims to keep the surveyed urban unemployment rate at about 5.7%.
Its plan focuses on growing jobs in areas such as the digital economy, winter tourism and low-altitude industries.
It will provide subsidised skills training for at least 1.1 million people and expand support for graduates, migrant workers and people facing difficulty finding work.
The province says it will also build local job-service points so residents can access help nearby.
From January to October 2026, it recorded 269,000 new urban jobs, while 347,600 people reached employment intentions through recruitment events.
The province’s next step is to carry out its five-year employment plan and continue targeted training and job services.
Heilongjiang aims to create more than 1.3 million new urban jobs during China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period.
The province also plans to keep its surveyed urban unemployment rate at about 5.7%.
Officials said job growth would be supported by expanding sectors, skills training, entrepreneurship and tailored services for job seekers.
From January to October, Heilongjiang recorded 269,000 new urban jobs.
- Who
- Heilongjiang province.
- What
- It targets more than 1.3 million new urban jobs during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
- When
- The 15th Five-Year Plan period. The article was published on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Heilongjiang, China.
- Why
- To promote employment through economic growth, skills training, entrepreneurship and employment services.
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Heilongjiang launched a special action to help university students develop employment skills.
Heilongjiang recorded 269,000 new urban jobs.
A provincial official announced the employment targets at a news conference.
- New urban jobs target
- More than 1.3 million
- Plan period
- 15th Five-Year Plan
- Urban unemployment target
- About 5.7%
- Skills training target
- Subsidised training for more than 1.1 million person-times
- New urban jobs recorded
- 269,000 from January to October