Li vows better protection of workers' rights 1 2021-07-08 08:29:29China Daily Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download An employee assembles a wire harness at the workshop of Draexlmaier (Anshan) Wire Harness System Co in Anshan, Liaoning province. （Photo/XINHUA） Cabinet decides to pilot occupational injury insurance for flexibly employed China will better protect the rights and interests of workers engaged in new forms of employment, to boost flexible employment, create jobs and increase people's income, the State Council's Executive Meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Wednesday. "The lawful rights and interests of workers engaged in new forms of employment must be upheld. The flexibly employed now total over 200 million across the country. Last year, we realized fairly sufficient employment, and flexible employment saw an increase of 7.7 percent," Li said. "New forms of employment have become a key source of job opportunities and an important underpinning for keeping overall employment stable."