Reuters (04.01.2017) Shaanxi is set to be one of the first Chinese provinces to participate in a pension investment scheme that allows them to invest in financial markets for the first time, Shaanxi Daily, a newspaper in the northwestern province, reported on Wednesday. With many provinces under severe pressure to meet pension repayments, Beijing has promised to push forward an investment plan for idle local pension funds, holding an estimated $290 billion, that will seek higher returns through alternative investment channels for higher returns.

China.org (09.01.2017) Those suffering from occupational diseases will receive more welfare benefits following a newly issued plan urging local governments and companies to strengthen preventive measures. The plan, under the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), released by the State Council on Jan 4, will improve welfare for those working in harsh conditions and highlights those suffering from ailments such as pneumoconiosis or black-lung disease, exposure to radioactivity and chemical intoxication

Focus Taiwan (23.01.2017) A draft proposal for reforming Taiwan's pension system is seeking to raise the age of retirement with full benefits to 65, except for policemen, firefighters and K-12 teachers, Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said Thursday.

Gov.cn (04.02.2017) Basic medical insurance and maternity insurance will be merged for urban residents in 12 cities from the end of June this year, as a pilot project, according to a circular issued by the State Council on Feb 3.

chinadaily.com.cn (02.03.2017) A senior official Wednesday called for a cautionary approach when investing pension funds, tempering expectations that a large amount of pension funds would enter the stock market.

The China Post (20.08.2016) Hearing loss was ranked as the most common occupational disease in Taiwan last year, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Labor (MOL) Friday.

People Daily (24.08.2016) La situation de la sécurité sur les lieux de travail s'est améliorée pendant les cinq dernières années, avec moins d'accidents et de morts enregistrés, selon des statistiques publiées par le Bureau national de contrôle de la sécurité du travail (BCST)

The Indian Express (28.09.2016) The BRICS nations today agreed to explore and pursue bilateral social security agreements, which will encourage migration of labour among the five emerging economies of the world.

Xinhua (31.10.2016) China and France signed a social insurance agreement Monday that will exempt company employees assigned to work in each other's countries from the mandatory social insurance contributions.

Le Temps (02.12.2016) En dix ans, Pékin a mis en place un filet social impressionnant. Entre 2008 et 2015, les dépenses publiques dans ce domaine ont augmenté de 20%. Une volonté politique qui stimule l’économie du pays