Chinese authorities are seeking opinions on measures to promote employment. The State Council Information Office says the employment situation remains stable with sustained progress. Meanwhile, the economy has been stable, but factors of uncertainty and instability have increased. The Office said it is therefore crucial to promote employment. For this reason, the opinions point out it is necessary to support the stable development of companies, encourage support for employment and entrepreneurship, actively implement training, help the unemployed in a timely manner.

ZHANG YIZHEN, VICE MINISTER HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SECURITY "It is necessary to clarify the responsibility for coordination and organization, to require all relevant departments to base themselves on their functions and responsibilities, to actively introduce measures, to carry out special activities, and to jointly do a good job in the work of promoting employment."