Hu Xijin, former editor in chief of the Chinese official media Global Times, said that the opposition to mandatory social security has increased after the unfair discussion of retirement benefits. The retirement benefits of people within the system are hundreds of times higher than those of farmers, which is a regrettable reality in Chinese society. However, mandatory social security is "absolutely a goodwill of the country" and "should not be swayed by radical remarks".

Hu Xijin posted on Weibo on Sunday (August 10th) that mandatory social security was initially a concern for some companies due to excessive burden, but in recent days, the focus of the topic has shifted towards the unfairness of retirement pensions, and opposition has suddenly grown louder.

He mentioned that some people used the example of farmers having a monthly retirement pension of only 100 yuan (about 18 Singapore dollars, the same below) to 200 yuan to criticize social security reform and even the social security system. For example, someone wrote that the monthly retirement pension for people within the system is tens or hundreds of times that of farmers. Some people also say that working in the city requires paying at least 1000 yuan in social security for a month, but the elderly father in his hometown only has a monthly retirement pension of one or two hundred yuan.

Hu Xijin said, "This is the reality of our society, which is very regrettable. Making such a comparison and encouraging the country to continuously expand the social welfare system and improve the living standards of rural residents with a constructive attitude is correct and positive

He pointed out that China's progress must not leave behind its rural residents, but it requires a multi-faceted approach. Only with strong economic development, improving the quality of life for farmers, and increasing their pension benefits can there be a foundation. Compulsory social security is a major measure for fair construction in areas outside of rural areas, and it is also promoting national progress. We should support it

Hu Xijin believes that in promoting the reform of mandatory social security, the most included are undoubtedly migrant workers who work in cities, and they have been rejected by employers for social security the most before. They will collectively benefit from this, their rights and interests will be protected, and they will have a sense of security in their old age. This is also a path for China to solve rural problems

He said, "As far as I know, there are almost no people who are unwilling to join social security among those who work in cities, whether they are couriers or domestic service workers, because social security is the biggest welfare system that China is constantly improving. It still has shortcomings and deficiencies, such as the historical problem of the gap between social security within and outside the system that some people criticize. It needs to be constantly reformed and narrowed, and China is indeed making efforts in this regard

In Hu Xijin's view, China is already using the welfare system of developed countries as a reference to motivate itself, even though its per capita financial resources are far inferior to those of developed countries. Compulsory social security is an experience introduced from developed countries. At this time, some companies are worried about the burden being too heavy, and there is a real part to it. However, some people use the low retirement pension in rural areas as an excuse to oppose the rationality of the social security system progress that includes a large number of migrant workers. This is not appropriate

Hu Xijin believes that the two directions are not the same. Mandatory social security is first and foremost a requirement for employers, who are not allowed to withhold social security from their employees or deprive them of their basic rights. "This is definitely the goodwill of the country.

He said, "China is a country led by the Communist Party, and the nature of this country determines that major decisions in the field of people's livelihood will definitely be made in the direction that benefits the largest majority of the people. If someone even doubts this, their value system and judgment are easily flawed. Therefore, please do not be fooled by some radical remarks

The mandatory social security payment policy in China will come into effect on September 1st, and any employment agreements or commitments that evade social security payment will be deemed invalid, which is expected to have an impact on many small and micro enterprises such as catering and shops in China.

With the intensification of population aging, the number of people receiving pensions in China is increasing, while the number of people paying pensions is growing slowly. The sustainability of the social security system is facing severe challenges. Currently, China is adopting various methods to ensure future income and expenditure balance.

Hu Xijin, former editor in chief of the Chinese official media Global Times, said that the opposition to mandatory social security has increased after the unfair discussion of retirement benefits. The retirement benefits of people within the system are hundreds of times higher than those of farmers, which is a regrettable reality in Chinese society. However, mandatory social security is "absolutely a goodwill of the country" and "should not be swayed by radical remarks".

Hu Xijin posted on Weibo on Sunday (August 10th) that mandatory social security was initially a concern for some companies due to excessive burden, but in recent days, the focus of the topic has shifted towards the unfairness of retirement pensions, and opposition has suddenly grown louder.

He mentioned that some people used the example of farmers having a monthly retirement pension of only 100 yuan (about 18 Singapore dollars, the same below) to 200 yuan to criticize social security reform and even the social security system. For example, someone wrote that the monthly retirement pension for people within the system is tens or hundreds of times that of farmers. Some people also say that working in the city requires paying at least 1000 yuan in social security for a month, but the elderly father in his hometown only has a monthly retirement pension of one or two hundred yuan.

Hu Xijin said, "This is the reality of our society, which is very regrettable. Making such a comparison and encouraging the country to continuously expand the social welfare system and improve the living standards of rural residents with a constructive attitude is correct and positive

He pointed out that China's progress must not leave behind its rural residents, but it requires a multi-faceted approach. Only with strong economic development, improving the quality of life for farmers, and increasing their pension benefits can there be a foundation. Compulsory social security is a major measure for fair construction in areas outside of rural areas, and it is also promoting national progress. We should support it

Hu Xijin believes that in promoting the reform of mandatory social security, the most included are undoubtedly migrant workers who work in cities, and they have been rejected by employers for social security the most before. They will collectively benefit from this, their rights and interests will be protected, and they will have a sense of security in their old age. This is also a path for China to solve rural problems

He said, "As far as I know, there are almost no people who are unwilling to join social security among those who work in cities, whether they are couriers or domestic service workers, because social security is the biggest welfare system that China is constantly improving. It still has shortcomings and deficiencies, such as the historical problem of the gap between social security within and outside the system that some people criticize. It needs to be constantly reformed and narrowed, and China is indeed making efforts in this regard

In Hu Xijin's view, China is already using the welfare system of developed countries as a reference to motivate itself, even though its per capita financial resources are far inferior to those of developed countries. Compulsory social security is an experience introduced from developed countries. At this time, some companies are worried about the burden being too heavy, and there is a real part to it. However, some people use the low retirement pension in rural areas as an excuse to oppose the rationality of the social security system progress that includes a large number of migrant workers. This is not appropriate

Hu Xijin believes that the two directions are not the same. Mandatory social security is first and foremost a requirement for employers, who are not allowed to withhold social security from their employees or deprive them of their basic rights. "This is definitely the goodwill of the country.

He said, "China is a country led by the Communist Party, and the nature of this country determines that major decisions in the field of people's livelihood will definitely be made in the direction that benefits the largest majority of the people. If someone even doubts this, their value system and judgment are easily flawed. Therefore, please do not be fooled by some radical remarks

The mandatory social security payment policy in China will come into effect on September 1st, and any employment agreements or commitments that evade social security payment will be deemed invalid, which is expected to have an impact on many small and micro enterprises such as catering and shops in China.

With the intensification of population aging, the number of people receiving pensions in China is increasing, while the number of people paying pensions is growing slowly. The sustainability of the social security system is facing severe challenges. Currently, China is adopting various methods to ensure future income and expenditure balance.