Beijing: China created a total of 6.95 million new urban jobs in the first half of 2025, achieving 58 percent of its annual target, China Daily reported, citing official data on Tuesday. In June, the surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5 percent, remaining flat compared with one year earlier, Cui Pengcheng, spokesperson of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, told a press conference.

According to Emirates News Agency, the country has set a target for a surveyed urban unemployment rate of around 5.5 percent in 2025 and aims to create over 12 million new urban jobs. The achievement of nearly 7 million jobs in the first half indicates significant progress towards this goal, as China continues to focus on urban employment growth.