BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) -- China has released 13 new professions in order to keep pace with economic and technological development, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS).
The 13 new professions, jointly released by the ministry, State Administration for Market Regulation and National Bureau of Statistics, include Artificial Intelligence (AI) technicians, Internet of Things (IOT) technicians, Big Data technicians, Cloud Computing technicians, Electronic Sports specialists, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilots, agricultural managers, industrial robot system operators and so on.
As the Chinese economy is shifting from high-speed growth to high-quality development, new jobs requiring new skills and knowledge have appeared in various industries attracting a relatively stable number of workers, according to an MHRSS statement.
All of the 13 new professions were carefully and strictly chosen by experts based on relevant standards and procedures, and extensive social opinions have been considered.
