China rolls out new rules to help veterans find jobs and start businesses

The rules will come into effect on September 1.

The regulations say that state institutions that hire veterans may not raise hiring conditions or requirements beyond the thresholds set by national policies, and organisations that violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action.

They also encourage veterans to start their own businesses with help from government initiatives, market guidance and social support.

The rules include new sections on training and education opportunities to ensure veterans have the necessary skills to perform their jobs and provide financial subsidies for veterans who take part in vocational skills training.

Veterans would have opportunities to study at higher education institutions with support from their state sector employers, it said.

“[We must] let military service be a profession that is respected by the whole society, and let our veterans become among the most respected people in society,” Xi said at a meeting on veterans’ affairs in Beijing on Monday, according to Xinhua.

For years, a lack support for China’s veterans has led to social problems, including protests by veterans demanding proper welfare.

China established its Ministry of Veterans Affairs in 2018 to find a solution to these problems.

The country has adopted more rules in recent years to increase its support for veterans.

A document released by the State Council in 2022 said that “veterans are an important talent resource and a crucial force in the modernisation of socialism” and called for more measures to support them to start businesses.

In addition, a law took effect in January 2021 to strengthen protection of the legitimate rights and benefits of veterans.