In his 2024 New Year message, Xi Jinping emphasized a people-centric approach to development, aiming to deepen trust and enhance the lives of Chinese citizens. \"We will continue to act on the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through progress, and establishing the new before abolishing the old,\" Xi stated.
One of the key highlights is the education sector, with the number of Chinese college graduates in 2024 expected to surpass 11.7 million. This surge is set to revitalize the job market and promote quality career progression, leveraging China’s vast talent pool.
To support these goals, over two dozen measures are already in place to boost employment and strengthen the education-industry nexus. With nearly 900 million working-age individuals and the world’s largest higher education system, China is prioritizing education and career mobility as top government agendas.
As China approaches the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic, high-quality economic development remains a cornerstone for rapid modernization and growth. The country is on track to meet its 2023 growth targets and is poised to inject steady momentum into the 2024 economic recovery, focusing on \"advanced, smart and green industries\" that promise a modernized industrial system.
Additionally, rural revitalization is a central theme in Xi’s message, aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and improving livelihoods in rural areas. Significant progress is being made in regions like China's northeast, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, fostering diversity in rural industries and driving future poverty alleviation efforts.
