BEIJING — China is steadily reviving its economy as the country has kept COVID-19 under control. The following facts and figures indicate how the country is forging ahead in the resumption of work and production:

— China's civil aviation regulator said on July 14 that China Eastern Airlines is allowed to increase the number of international flights because of its effective COVID-19 control.

Flight MU2574 from Vientiane, capital of Laos, to Kunming and MU524 from Tokyo, capital of Japan, to Shanghai, are the first batch of "rewarded flights" following the introduction of a reward-and-suspension system by the Civil Aviation Administration of China on June 4.

— Vice-Premier Han Zheng on July 14 stressed effective delivery of policies for the country to achieve the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects this year.

China has made notable progress in coordinating the control of the COVID-19 epidemic as well as social and economic development, Han said, calling on authorities to keep a clear head and fine-tune policies to achieve development goals.

— Chinese authorities on July 15 unveiled a guideline to support the healthy growth of new business models, in the latest move to boost consumption and create jobs.

Efforts will be made to further strengthen the digital economy, said the guideline jointly released by 13 central government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission.

The country will work to nurture more independent business owners and support self-employment, amid measures to spur on new types of private businesses to create new space for consumption.

Efforts will be stepped up in promoting the micro economy and encouraging the innovation of side businesses, the guideline said.