Jing Junhai, Jilin's Party secretary, gives a speech on April 8 encouraging college and university graduates to find employment in Northeast China's Jilin province. According to Jing, Jilin is an important old industrial base and commodity grain base. By 2035, the province will have become modernized, with excellent culture, top level education, and sports, as well as developing the "Healthy Jilin" campaign. [Photo/Jilin Daily]

Jing requests that all colleges and universities across the province accelerate the formation of a high-level talent training system. Cities in the province should nurture and support the development of colleges and universities, further broaden employment channels, expand job opportunities, improve absorption capacity, and attract more graduates to stay in Jilin long-term for employment and entrepreneurship. [Photo/Jilin Daily]

The attendees are photographed wearing masks, April 8. The lecture was also broadcast online. [Photo/Jilin Daily]