China's Vice Premier is urging stronger steps be taken to boost employment

State media, Xinhua, reporting the remarks from the Vice Premier.

Over the weekend remarks were reported from People's Bank of China Governor Yi Gang:

• PBOC Governor Yi Gang promised more support for the economy

Vice Premier with similar comments, focused on improving job prospects. The zero COVID policy is a headwind for economic growth as long as it remains. Plenty of analysts have said once President Xi achieves re-election at the party COngress later this year, in October and into November, the strict coronavirus policy will relax a little. We'll see.