China will double down on its focus to ensure employment opportunities for young people, as the challenge of providing sufficient jobs, especially for the youth, persists, said Liu Aihua, a spokeswoman of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), on Thursday in Beijing.
Liu made the remarks at a press briefing releasing the economic performance in July.
Data showed that the country's urban surveyed unemployment rate in July was 5.2 percent, 0.2 percentage points higher than that of June.
The urban surveyed unemployment rate in 31 major cities was 5.3 percent, 0.4 percentage points higher than that of the previous month, according to data.
Liu attributed what she called "seasonal rise" in urban unemployment primarily to the nationwide graduation season, a period when new graduates flock to the job market.
"The primary reason for the increase is the influx of college graduates entering the labor market during the traditional graduation season. Meanwhile, we should note that the overall employment pressure remains, with both job seekers and employers facing difficulties. We need to continue prioritizing the employment of college graduates and other young groups, making greater efforts to promote high-quality employment," Liu said.
China vows to address youth employment
China vows to address youth employment
China vows to address youth employment
China vows to address youth employment
