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Safety and health at work, ILO-China partnership

ILO and China jointly observe the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and China’s Ministry of Emergency Management jointly commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and launch the expansion of the SCORE programme to 20 provinces across China.

Opinion editorial

It’s time to address psychosocial hazards in a changing world of work

To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, International Labour Organization Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, calls for stronger action to protect workers from psychosocial...

World day for safety and health at work 2026

Safe work, healthy workplaces: Tackling psychosocial risks at work

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the urgent need to improve psychosocial working environments.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work

New global report shows how poorly designed or managed work, including high demands, long hours, and job insecurity in poorly managed workplaces are damaging workers’ health and the economy.

Platform economy

ILO and partners strengthen collaboration on protecting platform workers in China

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China sign an agreement on Occupational Safety and Health under the Global Development Initiative

The International Labour Organization and the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in special equipment safety and occupational safety and...

SCORE programme

ILO and China reinforce their cooperation to strengthen workplace safety and productivity

Over the past ten years, the Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme has made significant progress in China through ILO’s support and strong partnerships, contributing to substantial improvements in workplace safety.

New ILO data confirm women face higher workplace risks from generative AI than men

A new report finds that women face higher risks, as they are concentrated in tasks more prone to automation and remain underrepresented in technology and science fields.

Labour migration

Survey highlights challenging conditions faced by migrant workers in Asia’s fishing and seafood processing industries

A ground-breaking ILO report highlights systemic nature of labour rights challenges and need for continued efforts to ensure decent work in South-East Asia’s blue economy.

Skills development

ILO and China strengthen partnership to advance skills development, social protection and South–South Cooperation

The ILO and China review progress on joint skills and social protection initiatives and agreed on next steps to deepen South–South cooperation in 2026.

International Labour Review Blog

Beyond employees and contractors: Mapping China’s platform-based gig workers

This blog, drawn from research published in the International Labour Review, explores how digital labour platforms in legal services reproduce long-standing gendered inequalities, despite appearing less hierarchical than traditional firms.

Skills Development

ILO–China skills training sees Cambodian youth shine on international stage

A Cambodian trainee’s journey from local classrooms to international recognition shows how advanced skills training can open doors, transform careers, and inspire a new generation.

World of Work Series: Employment and Social Trends 2026

Global job quality stagnates despite resilient growth

Challenges persist, especially for youth and women, the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report warns.

‘GreenPulse for Youth’ collaboration launched to boost green transition

The ILO and Tsinghua University in China launched ‘GreenPulse for Youth’ collaboration to equip students with green skills and empower them to raise public awareness of green literacy across China and ASEAN countries.

‘GreenPulse’ webinar series for trainers and teachers launched

On 8 January 2026, a ‘GreenPulse’ webinar series for trainers and teachers was officially launched. The series aim to deepen the understanding and enhance practical application of green skills development among TVET teachers and in-company trainers,...

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China commemorate 40 years of partnership advancing decent work

The ILO and China reflect on over four decades of ILO–China collaboration and reaffirms their shared commitment to a human-centred future of work – carrying this legacy forward with innovation and action.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China renew commitment to advancing South–South Cooperation on skills development and decent work in ASEAN

The two partners signed an amendment to their South–South and triangular cooperation agreement, reaffirming efforts to support skills development and decent work in the Global South.

ILO Voices | Small and medium-sized enterprises

From family workshop to global kitchens: My journey of transformation and growth

I manage a kitchenware manufacturing business in Yongkang. In the past, our company struggled and we faced bankruptcy. With the support of China’s Ministry of Emergency Management and the ILO SCORE Training methodology designed to help small and...

Social protection

ILO and Chinese partners review China’s social security system through the lens of international labour standards

Occupational Safety and Health in the Agricultural Sector

ILO supports agricultural occupational health training in Chongqing Pengshui

Strengthening local capacity to promote decent work and rural revitalization