# Jiangxi adds 290,000 urban jobs in first half of 2026

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- China News Service, 2026-08-07 05:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-07/detail-ihfhziqh0065726.shtml

> Jiangxi recorded 290,000 newly created urban jobs during the first half of 2026. The provincial human resources and social security authorities said the figure represents 71% of the target set for the full year. The data was released on Thursday, indicating that the province has made substantial progress toward its annual urban employment goal.