Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping (2nd L, back) attends a press conference held by the State Council Information Office (SCIO) on achievements in high-quality development of employment and social security in the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- As of August, a total of 59.21 million new urban jobs had been created since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), surpassing the target of 55 million, Wang Xiaoping, China's minister of human resources and social security, said on Friday. ■