Political advisors pool proposals on increasing employment

Yu Zhengsheng (3rd L), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), presides over a biweekly symposium of the CPPCC in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2014. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Chinese political advisors on Thursday made proposals on how to increase employment for college graduates.

Speaking at a symposium held by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), political advisors suggested that the government offer more favorable policies and financial aid to help college graduates start businesses.

The symposium, presided over by Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, is a regular event for members from various fields and backgrounds -- mainly those from non-Communist parties or with no political party affiliation -- to discuss and propose ideas.

The political advisors urged the authorities to pay more attention to graduates from poor families and ethnic minority regions, and encourage entrepreneurship among young people.

They also called on college students to establish businesses in rural areas.