On the afternoon of March 17th, relevant officials from six departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission, introduced the situation related to boosting consumption and answered questions.
When answering questions, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission stated that boosting consumption requires the coordinated efforts of various policies. The "Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption" mentions that various economic and social policies, such as fiscal and tax, finance, industry, and investment policies, should all reflect the policy orientation of promoting consumption. This includes real - money investments such as project investment, fiscal funds, trade - union funds, and consumption assistance, as well as relevant policy support such as consistency assessment of macro - policy orientation, financial credit, reform of the statistical system, and protection of the rights and interests of rest and vacation.
For example, in response to prominent pain - point issues such as the prevalent "overtime culture", the plan specifically proposes relevant measures for "protecting the rights and interests of rest and vacation". It aims to implement the paid annual leave system through strengthened execution and supervision, clearly states that employers are not allowed to illegally extend the working hours of employees, and at the same time encourages flexible and staggered vacations. Places with conditions are encouraged to establish spring and autumn vacations for primary and secondary schools.
It is believed that with the implementation of the plan, China's consumer market will have a stronger growth momentum and better - quality consumption supply, which will also bring more improvements and conveniences to people's lives.
