Chongqing, once synonymous with difficult terrain, heavy industry and a glaring urban-rural divide, has now transformed into a vibrant modern metropolis, attracting widespread attention
This trend extends beyond the gig economy to encompass all new occupations that have emerged in recent years as the country's workforce diversifies and evolves
Over the past 40 years, the development of market socialism has significantly expanded the size of China's urban working class as rural workers have relocated to urban centers
Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 30 called for making sound plans for the country's economic and social development in the 2026-2030 period, stressing "managing our own affairs well" and ensuring both development and security
China is also willing to share its development experience through the bank with other member countries, and stands ready to provide more international public goods
On December 12, 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping cited the ancient Chinese quote "the universe operates in silence, yet everything follows its course" while addressing the Climate Ambition Summit convened by the United Nations
