Li Qiang introduced in the government work report that over the past year, efforts have been made to effectively ensure people's livelihood and actively develop social undertakings.

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Premier Li Qiang emphasized in the Government Work Report that over the past year, efforts have been made to strengthen people's livelihood security, promote the development of social sectors such as education, healthcare, and elderly care, stabilize employment and improve vocational skills, and the cultural and tourism industries have also seen significant growth.

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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 5 — Premier Li Qiang introduced in the government work report that over the past year, efforts have been made to ensure people’s livelihoods and actively develop social services.

Implemented policies to stabilize employment, launched large-scale vocational skills training programs, and maintained stable employment for key groups. Advanced the three-year plan for building a strong education nation, promoted adjustments in university disciplines and majors, and strengthened the construction of regular high schools in counties. Launched the foundational health care project. Improved pediatric and mental health service systems, achieving full coverage of pediatric services in second- and third-tier public general hospitals nationwide. Effectively prevented and controlled infectious diseases such as Kunjin virus and chikungunya. Improved the long-term mechanism for basic medical insurance participation, optimized drug procurement measures, introduced a catalog of innovative commercial health insurance drugs, and expanded long-term care insurance coverage to 300 million people. Steadily implemented the phased reform to delay the statutory retirement age. Increased the minimum monthly basic pension standard for urban and rural residents by 20 yuan, implemented a personal pension system nationwide, and piloted elderly care service consumption subsidies. Continued to expand and improve social assistance, strengthened care and support for severely disabled persons, and enhanced welfare measures for children in difficult circumstances. Raised standards for military and preferential treatment. Developed cultural undertakings and industries, revitalized tourism, with domestic travel increasing by 16.2% and inbound tourism by 17.1%. Successfully hosted the 9th Asian Winter Games and the 15th National Games, with vibrant community sports events and全民健身 activities.

(Edited by: Wen Jing)

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