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Jobs, social welfare top NPC priority list
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Source: CCTV.com | 03-10-2009 13:47
Special Report: 2009 NPC & CPPCC SessionsPromoting employment is the top concern of the government. The Minister for Human Resources and Social Security Yin Weimin made the statement at Tuesday's NPC press conference.
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Migrant workers are seen carrying baggages in this photo taken on February 27, 2009, in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan province. [Xinhua] |
Yin Weimin, Minister of Ministry of H.R. & Social Security, said that employment situation in China is very grave.
"Economic growth is a key factor in promoting employment. China's economic growth is slowing down due to the international financial crisis. Consequently, many problems have arisen in employment. The current job situation is severe."