About 58% of enterprises in China this year expanded their enrollment of college and university graduates despite the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, reports Xinhua citing a report from job board Zhaopin and the Center for Social Research of Peking University.  Approximately 74% of surveyed companies had held online recruitment events for college and university students. The polled graduates regard "respect for employees" as the most important factor when choosing an employer, followed by "the prospect of a bright future," salary, bonuses and credibility. More than 27% of students interviewed said they favour state-owned enterprises, while nearly 26% said they prefer public institutions and government departments. First-tier cities including Beijing and Shanghai were also found to be the favourite destinations among job seekers.