China Premier Li urges skills investment, mid-career worker retraining at WorldSkills

At the opening of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for greater investment in vocational skills and mid-career retraining, framing human capital development as central to economic resilience. The remarks signal a policy emphasis on upskilling to address structural labor market shifts, though no specific funding or program details were provided. The event itself is a showcase of China's commitment to vocational education, but the immediate market impact is limited.