Service industry workers such as sports agents, lighting
engineers, perfume mixers and coffee makers are among the 14 new
professions in China, according to a Ministry of Labor and Social
Security report released on April 29 this year.
"The emergence of these new professions reflects the demand of
the current labor market in China," said Liu Kang, director of the
ministry's occupational center. "And the recognition of these new
occupations will guide employment education and training."
With the country’s economic development, disposable income of
Chinese people had increased, Liu said. The demand for diversified
and personalized products had also spawned new design and craft
professions, he added. ?
This is the sixth time that China has added new jobs to the
standard list which has brought the number of new professions to 64
since the ministry began reporting on them in 2004.
The ministry is currently considering adding entertainment
agents, shoe designers and wine tasters to the list.
(Xinhua News Agency May 11, 2006)