In 2026, China's economic development remains committed to the goal of improving people's livelihoods. Prioritizing public wellbeing is an integral part of the overall economic agenda. A series of policies aimed at boosting employment, strengthening social security and addressing public concerns directly will lay a solid foundation for high-quality economic and social development. These measures, grounded in current economic realities, reflect the country's people-centered development philosophy.

Ensuring that the benefits of development are shared fairly among all citizens is a fundamental governance principle of the Communist Party of China. Efforts to improve livelihoods encompass practical measures focused on key areas including employment, education, healthcare, housing and the ecological environment.

Employment, as the cornerstone of public wellbeing, is being stabilized through targeted campaigns for key groups. Objectives such as ensuring access to education, healthcare, senior care and childcare are incorporated into economic planning. Marriage and childbirth services have been streamlined as part of efforts to build a birth-friendly society. Furthermore, coordinated efforts are being made to expand domestic demand while safeguarding people's livelihoods and security. Plans to raise the incomes of urban and rural residents are also underway, enabling people to consume with confidence—supported by stable earnings, reduced worries and an enhanced consumption environment that fosters a strong sense of fulfillment.

Nationwide, local governments are implementing policies to enhance public welfare. In Guangdong Province, a collaborative skills ecosystem involving the government, colleges and enterprises is helping frontline workers transition from single‑skilled to multi‑skilled roles. This not only boosts worker competitiveness but allows companies, through partnerships with universities, to train technical personnel more efficiently, shortening training cycles and securing talent to support rapid growth.

In Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the Wenhuajie Community Health Service Center is providing residents with more affordable, high‑quality medicines, easing the financial burden of healthcare. In Longnan, Gansu Province, local authorities are advancing senior care through a smart service platform, enabling assessed elderly people to receive door‑to‑door support.

As such initiatives are rolled out, tangible improvements are fostering a stronger public sense of gain, happiness and security. Public wellbeing underpins public support, which in turn builds confidence. Prioritizing people's wellbeing is both a principled choice and a practical strategy.