China's Premier Urges Provinces to Boost Pro-Growth Measures

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by local officials due to the COVID-0 policy and the economic strategies proposed by Premier Li and the NDRC. Premier Li emphasized the need for infrastructure spending and acknowledged economic challenges like youth unemployment. The NDRC hinted at potential economic support measures but lacked specifics. The overall tone suggests a growing urgency among government officials to address economic issues.

What specific areas did the NDRC indicate for potential spending to stimulate the economy?

What was the general sentiment regarding the state of the economy as expressed in the remarks?