Four-day May Day holiday offers best of both the worlds

Editor's Note: The May Day holiday this year would be extended to four days. When Premier Li Keqiang was asked at a news conference during the recent second session of the 13th National People's Congress whether China would resume the May Day golden week holiday, he said relevant departments were studying the issue and would seriously consider the public's opinions before making a decision. What effects will a four-day holiday have on the people and the economy? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Holiday answers people's appeals

The four-day holiday will, to a large extent, meet Chinese people's requirements for a better life, including the growing desire to enjoy quality longer vacations both at home and abroad.