China People's CongressChina vows to spend more on 'heavy task' of creating jobs
Officials hail 'positive change' in property sector but deflationary pressure builds
Four government ministers in charge of civil affairs hold a joint news conference on the sidelines of the Two Sessions in Beijing on March 9. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
WATARU SUZUKI and KENJI KAWASE
BEIJING/HONG KONG -- Chinese officials on Sunday pledged to boost spending to support entrepreneurship and help workers adapt to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, acknowledging the challenges of creating new jobs amid slowing economic growth.