The central government of China on Thursday called for a comeback for the entertainment businesses, days after Premier Li Keqiang has flagged the street vendors as part of the post-coronavirus economic recovery plan.

In the meeting where Premier Li presided over, members also called for more measures for campus epidemic prevention.

"Street stall economy" - an internet buzz term on Chinese social media platforms - as some Chinese cities loosened restrictions on street stalls, allowing vendors to set up booths in designated areas on streets, to help revive local economies. Performances, sales of smartphone accessories and food stalls are the main activities of the street vendors.

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For many, the return of those mobile stalls fulfills Chinese consumer demands as the pandemic wanes in the country.

"The vitality of the city has returned," said a resident in Chengdu's Longquanyi District, who has been living in his community since 2014. "And it cost me only 10 to 20 yuan (1.4-2.8 U.S. dollars) for dinner at such stalls."

Amid widespread COVID-19 cases first reported back in December, the situation has since brightened thanks to the vigorous measures implemented by the government, also when the leaders have been calling for a gradual resumption of the country's economy.

Despite "general stable epidemic conditions," officials noted continuous efforts in prevention still need to be carried out. Information should be shared in a transparent and fact-based manner.

In the meeting, they've acknowledged shortcomings in testing abilities and demanded a "fill up" for that loophole. Officials also urged further efforts in developing a vaccine that could cure the deadly disease and "preserve the health and safety of the people."