From January to June, Bazhong issued 88.19 million yuan ($13.18 million) worth of guaranteed loans for business start-ups, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%.

The loan supported 753 people to start their own businesses, brought 1,672 people into employment and provided strong financial support for urban and rural workers such as college graduates, retired soldiers and returning migrant workers to start businesses and find jobs.