BEIJING, July 23 Reuters China said on Tuesday that it added 6.98 million urban new jobs in the first half of the year, according to the human resources ministry.

During a press briefing, the ministry also said the employment situation is generally stable, and that it will push for the return of stable jobs and special loans for job stabilisation and expansion.

The ministry also said it would intensify the employment and entrepreneurship of young people such as college graduates.

Reporting by Beijing newsroom

Source Reuters