In 1997,the Chinese government adopted a Decision on Establishing a Uniform Basic Old-Age Insurance System for Enterprise Employees,in light of which efforts were started along this line in urban areas nationwide.

• 1997年，中国政府制定了《关于建立统一的企业职工基本养老保险制度的决定》，开始在全国建立统一的城镇企业职工基本养老保险制度。