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The South China Morning Post (February 14) reported that China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on February 11 that China is rolling out support for a record 10.76 million college students poised to graduate this year. It said the government will offer special help to young entrepreneurs as “starting a new business has a multiplier effect in driving up employment”. The NDRC statement said: “In recent years, more college graduates have taken part in entrepreneurship, but they also face difficulties in financing, lack of experiences and services among other [issues]. The exemplary activities this year will revolve around the promotion of college graduates’ entrepreneurial practices and employment opportunities.” The list of preferential policies includes free, government-funded start-up incubators, special loans with reduced interest rates, fee, and tax cuts, as well as the possibility for college students to retain school credits while taking years off to start a business. The assistance does not include those who graduated from overseas universities and are returning home.