January 2024
Internet Safety: New rules to strengthen online protection for children come into effect in China
New rules aimed at protecting children and young people online have come into effect in China. The State Council says the regulations aim to create a healthy online environment, while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of children and young people.
Adopted by Chinese lawmakers last October, the regulations came into effect on Jan. 1. They were proposed by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
From: CGTN
Nation to tackle population aging
The State Council, China’s cabinet, is currently engaged in extensive research and development of policies aimed at nurturing the silver economy and improving the well-being of its senior citizens.
The significance of developing the silver economy as a proactive measure to address population aging, promote high-quality development, and deliver both long-term and immediate benefits was emphasized at the State Council Executive Meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Jan. 5.
From: China Daily
China’s Xizang to raise educational subsidy standard
The educational subsidy standard in Southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region will rise again this year, according to a fiscal report unveiled on Jan. 7.
The annual subsidy under the “Three Guarantees” policy for education in the region — providing food, accommodation, and school expenses for preschool to senior high school students from farming and herding households and impoverished urban families — will increase by 90 yuan ($12.67) to 5,620 yuan per person in 2024, said the report submitted to the second plenary session of the 12th People’s Congress of the Xizang Autonomous Region for deliberation.
According to the report issued by the regional department of finance, 746,000 students will benefit from the rising subsidy.
From: Xinhua
CBS of the US has told some truth about Xinjiang: Global Times editorial
On Jan. 7, US media CBS published an article about their trip to Xinjiang. Different from some Western media’s rumors and slander against Xinjiang in the past, which are completely groundless, the CBS journalist made a relatively objective record of what was seen and heard during the tour, for example, admitting that the local people showed the reporter “everything” and that they did not see evidence of the so-called “detention centers and prisons.” Instead, what they witnessed are local efforts to build high-speed trains, wind power plants and tourism, as well as ethnic dancing, local wine production, and a remodeled village. The journalists felt “the policing and the atmosphere were relaxed” in Urumqi at night.
From: Global Times
Legal aid ensured for defendants
China has reiterated the significance of free legal aid, with clearer requirements for each department, so that the country can strongly protect human rights and better uphold justice.
The requirements have been recently written into work guidance by the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Justice that was made public on Jan. 8.
From: China Daily
China issues guidelines for flexible job market in bid to boost employment
In a bid to enhance services for flexible workers, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS) issued a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at standardizing flexible job markets on Jan. 8, aiming to provide workers with transparent and regulated services. The notice is in line with its commitment to integrate this sector into the broader employment public service system.
In the notice, the MHRSS outlined several key areas related to flexible job markets that require attention and improvement.
From: Global Times
Xinjiang University released On Human Rights Protection in Education in Southern Xinjiang from the Perspective of International Human Rights Law (Chinese and English versions)
On January 9, 2024, Xinjiang University released an independent research report On Human Rights Protection in Education in Southern Xinjiang from the Perspective of International Human Rights Law (Chinese and English versions).
From the perspective of international human rights law, the report systematically sorts out the human rights protection of minors in free education in southern Xinjiang under the leadership of the Communist Party of China from the dimensions of the basis of the international law norm and the domestic legal system construction, pointing out that universalizing 15 years’ free education has better improved minor’s education rights protection in southern Xinjiang, and will help improve the cultural quality and social competitiveness of the people in southern Xinjiang and even the entire Xinjiang.
From: en.humanrights.cn
China’s basic living allowances for orphans increase in 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, the monthly basic living allowances for orphans living at welfare facilities and in foster homes across China were 1,885.4 yuan (265.4 U.S. dollars) and 1439.9 yuan, respectively, increasing by 5.2 percent and 6.6 percent year on year, according to the national civil affairs work conference held on Jan. 14.
A total of 146,000 orphans and 388,000 de facto unattended children in China were covered by the country’s support system as of the third quarter of 2023, according to the conference. Each de facto unattended children received a monthly basic living allowance of 1,439.9 yuan, a 6.6 percent increase from the same period of 2022.
From: Xinhua
China improves home-based care services for senior citizens
China has provided over 235,000 home-based care beds for senior citizens nationwide and aims to supply more with standardized service quality, authorities said on Jan. 14.
Statistics released on the sidelines of the national civil affairs work conference held on Jan. 14 showed that a total of 418,000 senior people had been provided with home-based care services.
Provided by workers with professional capabilities, home-based care services can better meet the demands of disabled senior people. The living places of these senior citizens are appropriately modified, including the provision of smart appliances and handrails in bathrooms.
From: Xinhua
China’s work-for-relief programs create over 2.5 mln jobs for low-income population in 2023
China’s work-for-relief programs created more than 2.53 million jobs for the low-income population, which resulted in a per capita income increase worth more than 14,000 yuan (around 1,968 U.S. dollars) for them, according to official data released on Jan. 16.
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s top economic planner, said that over the past year, the NDRC, together with other government departments, continued to promote work-for-relief programs by increasing special-purpose central government investment support and providing guidance to local regions to push forward the work-for-relief approach in major engineering projects as well as agricultural and rural infrastructure projects in different localities.
From: Xinhua
China completes 125 million mu of afforestation and improvement on grassland
China completed 125 million mu (8.33 million hectares) of afforestation and the improvement on grassland, and reclaimed desertified land and rocky desertification of land that amounted to 28.57 million mu (190 hectares) in 2023, exceeding the country’s afforestation goals, a teleconference on the national forestry and grassland work held by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration revealed on Jan. 22.
According to China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program (TSFP), 22 projects of the 68 projects in the TSFP have started successively and have completed afforestation of 18 million mu.
From: Global Times
Side meeting of safeguarding economic, social and cultural rights by Chinese NGOs held in Geneva
A side meeting of the fourth round of United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, was held on Jan. 22 in Geneva, which was on the theme of placing development at the agenda center — safeguarding economic, social and cultural rights.
The meeting was jointly organized by China’s permanent mission to the UN office at Geneva, YouChange China Social Entrepreneur Foundation, and the China Association for NGO Cooperation.
From: Global Times
China releases white paper on legal framework and measures for counter-terrorism
China on Jan. 23 released a white paper on its legal framework and measures for counter-terrorism, which sums up the characteristics of its counter-terrorism efforts over the past decades and exploration of the path of law-based counter-terrorism work.
The seven-part white paper, which was released by the State Council Information Office on Jan. 23, is titled “China’s Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism.” In the foreword, it expounds on the necessity of counter-terrorism legal governance and outlines the framework for implementing counter-terrorism legal governance construction.
From: Global Times
UNHRC reviews China’s human rights record
China has made undeniable human rights progress in the past five years, Chinese scholars and experts said despite some Western anti-China forces constantly sensationalizing news and pressuring the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) before and during the evaluation on China’s human rights record.
On Jan. 23, the UNHRC officially started a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on China’s human rights record for the fourth time. The UPR is a peer review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. China is among the 14 states to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its session from January 22 to February 2.
From: Global Times
China announces 30 new measures for human rights promotion at UN UPR session
China on Jan. 23 announced 30 new measures aimed at protecting human rights, including initiatives to enhance people’s livelihoods, strengthen legal protection of human rights, promote international human rights cooperation and support the work of the UN human rights mechanisms.
During the fourth round of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted here by the UN Human Rights Council, Chen Xu, head of the Chinese delegation for the review, made such announcement, saying that China considers respecting and protecting human rights as a crucial aspect of state governance.
From: Xinhua
Education at all levels in China’s Xinjiang is at all-time high: expert
The implementation of the education beneficiaries project in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has led to the highest levels in history there for preschool education, nine-year compulsory education, high school education, higher education and vocational education, an expert said here on Jan. 24.
The China Society for Human Rights Studies on Jan. 24 held here a side-event on the theme of “Chinese-style Modernization and Human Rights” during the 45th session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council.
From: Xinhua
Per capita disposable income of Xizang’s rural residents nears 20,000 yuan
The per capita disposable income of rural residents in Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China, rose to 19,924 yuan (about 2,803 U.S. dollars) in 2023, the local authority said on Jan. 25.
According to the regional department of agriculture and rural affairs, this represents a year-on-year increase of 9.4 percent, 1.7 percentage points higher than the national average.
From: Xinhua
Chinese urban renovations benefit nearly 9 million households in 2023
China accomplished renovation work for 53,700 old residential communities in urban regions in 2023 that benefited 8.97 million households, according to data released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development on Jan. 30.
The data showed renovation projects saw a total investment of nearly 240 billion yuan (33.78 billion U.S. dollars) last year.
From: Xinhua
China offers winter comfort to people in need
Local governments in China have spent 1.91 billion yuan (268.8 million U.S. dollars) on heating assistance, aiding over 4.85 million households to brave the winter chill, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said at a press conference on Jan. 30.
The supporting measures included providing heating subsidies for families facing difficulties, reducing or waiving heating fees, and supplying warm clothing, fuel, and other winter essentials.
From: Xinhua
Consultation of legislation on Article 23 begins
Hong Kong will enact a new national security ordinance to address risks, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced at a news conference on Jan. 30, the same day that the city begins a monthlong public consultation on Article 23 of the Basic Law.
The public consultation on the ordinance, proposed to be titled “Safeguarding National Security Ordinance”, will end on Feb. 28.
From: China Daily
Efforts to improve lives of those with disabilities lauded
China has been praised for its efforts to promote sports among persons with disabilities, and for its progress in enhancing the well-being of the disabled, helping them better integrate into society and assisting them in realizing self-value.
More than 100 participants from over 20 countries and international organizations attended a New Year reception held by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation on Jan. 30, where they heard inspiring stories and took part in some unique games and experiences.
From: China Daily
February 2024
State councilor urges high-quality work for women, children
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin has urged efforts to advance the high-quality development of work for women and children during her inspection tour in east China's Fujian Province.
From Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, Shen inspected local service centers for women and children in the provincial capital city of Fuzhou and visited rural areas and urban communities to learn about relevant work.
Shen, also president of the All-China Women's Federation, called for efforts to ensure the Party's leadership over the work of women's federations, focus on the most practical and tangible matters for women and their families, and promote gender equality and all-around development of women and children.
From: Xinhua
China to ramp up wetland protection, restoration
China will comprehensively enhance its efforts in wetland protection and restoration with targeted measures, according to an official on Feb. 2, which marks World Wetlands Day.
Yuan Jiming, an official with the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, said the country will help establish more wetlands of international importance and develop more international wetland cities, while also promoting the development of a monitoring and supervision system for national wetland parks.
From: Xinhua
Document prioritizes higher rural incomes
China will continue to prioritize increasing the income of rural residents and preventing them from slipping into poverty this year, as their livelihood is closely tied to the nation's social and economic development, said senior officials.
The nation unveiled its annual No. 1 Central Document on Feb. 3, focusing on rural vitalization and food security. The document is the first policy statement released each year by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, China's Cabinet.
From: China Daily
China sends 20,000 disaster relief supply items to Hunan province
The Ministry of Emergency Management and two other government departments have sent 20,000 disaster relief supply items, including cotton-padded quilts, to Central China's Hunan province, the ministry said on Feb. 5.
The ministry upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in Hunan from level-IV to level-III on Feb. 4.
From: Xinhua
China continues to enhance public medical services
China's tertiary public hospitals nationwide have further enhanced accessibility of their medical services, according to an official assessment report.
The report, released on Feb. 7 by the National Health Commission and six other departments, was formulated based on the performance of the country's 2,817 tertiary public hospitals in 2022.
From: Xinhua
Increasing efforts help migrant workers resume and find work
Authorities are beefing up efforts to transport migrant workers to their jobs and provide new employment opportunities to propel the resumption of work as the Spring Festival holiday concludes in China, People's Daily reported.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and eight other government departments jointly launched a special campaign with a string of online and offline activities from Jan. 25 to April 8, with the aim of providing some 30 million job opportunities.
As of Feb. 17, a total of 18,000 online and offline recruitment events have been organized and 10 million job openings were offered across the country, according to the ministry.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Chinese medical team treats over 20,000 Sierra Leonean patients during one-year mission
The 24th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone has provided care for more than 20,000 local patients during its one-year mission.
Chen Yongjun, head of the team, told Xinhua in an interview on Feb. 22 that the team has carried out over 400 surgeries and trained many local medical staff during the period.
From: Xinhua
China publishes guidelines to better protect rights of workers in platform economy
China on Feb. 23 published guidelines to improve protection of the rights of workers engaged in new employment forms, such as ride-hailing and food delivery.
The guidelines compiled by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security stipulate detailed and practical rules to guide platform businesses in improving labor management and addressing problems, including excessive working hours and platform rules lacking sufficient transparency.
From: Xinhua
Making payment easier for foreigners, seniors
At the State Council executive meeting on Feb. 23, a guiding document on further optimizing payment services and improving convenience of payment was reviewed and approved. Focusing on the inconvenience faced by senior citizens and foreigners visiting China, the guiding document aims at promoting multiple payment methods such as mobile payment, bank cards and cash.
From: China Daily
Survey reveals Chinese netizens' top concerns ahead of two sessions
Law-based governance, employment, and rural vitalization are among the top concerns of Chinese internet users, according to an online survey recently conducted by People's Daily Online.
Aimed at pooling strengths, gathering opinions, and voicing public concerns before China's annual two sessions, the survey, conducted annually, began on Feb. 5 and ended on Feb. 25.
From: People's Daily Online
China provides legal aid to migrant workers in 480,000 cases in 2023
China's legal aid agencies nationwide handled 480,000 cases related to legal assistance for migrant workers in 2023, the Ministry of Justice said on Feb. 26.
Over the past year, legal aid agencies helped 540,000 migrant workers recover a total of 6.8 billion yuan (956.7 million U.S. dollars) in unpaid wages, which has effectively safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of migrant workers.
From: Xinhua
Chinese procuratorates handle 190,000 public interest litigation cases in 2023
China's procuratorial organs filed and solved around 190,000 public interest litigation cases throughout 2023, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Feb. 28.
Of the cases, 168,000 involved administrative litigation and 22,000 fell under the civil sphere.
The coverage of public interest litigation was further expanded last year, with procuratorial public interest litigation being incorporated into a series of new laws concerning people's living environment and ecological protection, among other matters.
From: Xinhua
China makes headway in enhancing daycare services for children under three
China has stepped up efforts to boost the healthy development of daycare services for children under the age of three, senior National Health Commission official Yang Jinrui said on Feb. 28.
The country now has approximately 100,000 nurseries for children under three, collectively capable of facilitating about 4.8 million such children, Yang told a press conference.
From: Xinhua
China sees improved living environment in rural areas
China has made remarkable progress in improving the living environment in rural areas, the country's agricultural ministry said on Feb. 28.
The country stepped up efforts to strengthen the weak links in public infrastructure in 2023, and over 95 percent of villages have launched clean-up campaigns, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
From: Xinhua
China's medical, healthcare sector makes steady progress in 2023
China's medical and healthcare sector witnessed sound progress last year, with the major health indicators reaching the forefront among middle- and high-income countries, according to data released by the National Health Commission (NHC) on Feb. 28.
As of 2023, China's infant mortality rate has dropped to 4.5 per 1,000, the mortality rate among children under five reached 6.2 per 1,000, and the maternal mortality rate decreased to 15.1 per 100,000, the NHC data shows.
From: Xinhua
Xi's human rights book published in French
The launch ceremony for a French-Chinese version of a book of extracts from President Xi Jinping's discourses on respecting and protecting human rights was held in Paris on Feb. 29, together with a seminar entitled “Chinese Wisdom for Global Human Rights Governance".
Compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the book uses nine themes to systematically record the remarks of Xi on respecting and protecting human rights.
From: China Daily
March 2024
Local legislation guards privacy, limits cameras
New legislation on security cameras is aimed at regulating the use of video feeds and protecting people's privacy, rather than having more cameras installed, a local legislator said as the city of Zhuzhou, in Hunan province, enacted the nation's first local legislation on the issue.
The Zhuzhou Public Security Video Imaging Information System Management Regulation came into effect on March 1.
From: China Daily
China to expand basic medical insurance coverage for children
Chinese authorities on March 2 released a circular on the launch of a campaign to expand basic medical insurance coverage for children, aiming to safeguard the rights, interests and health of children in the country.
The circular, issued by the National Healthcare Security Administration, the Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission, sets the goal that by the end of 2024, over 80 percent of newborns are covered by national basic medical insurance in the year of birth.
From: Xinhua
Jobs, regional integration get major lift
A total of 12.44 million new jobs were created in China's urban areas last year thanks in part to the efforts of governments at all levels and various funding, Liu Jieyi said at a news conference on March 3.
Liu, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the nation's top political advisory body, said funds exceeding 300 billion yuan ($41.7 billion) were provided to directly support employment and entrepreneurship.
From: China Daily
Ambassador expounds China's human rights perspectives in Geneva
The Chinese ambassador in Geneva expounded on March 4 China's perspectives on advancing and safeguarding human rights, stressing that peace and development are crucial pillars for promoting and protecting human rights.
Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, stated that safeguarding human rights for everyone is a shared duty of the global community at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
From: Xinhua
China aims to add over 12 million new urban jobs in 2024, setting urban unemployment rate of around 5.5%
China's central government aims to create over 12 million new urban jobs in 2024, with surveyed urban unemployment rate of around 5.5 percent, according to the Government Work Report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on March 5.
The premier stressed a greater priority to employment, vowing to better leverage fiscal, tax, financial, and other policies to stabilize employment, and roll out more targeted policies to boost employment this year.
From: Xinhua
China solidifies commitment to improving women's livelihoods around the world
China is willing to work with other countries to promote the global gender equality agenda, build a community with a shared future for humanity and create a better world for all women, State Councilor Shen Yiqin said on March 7.
While addressing a reception marking the International Women's Day at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Shen, also president of the All-China Women's Federation, extended her festive greetings to women at home and abroad. She said that China will keep collaborating with the global community to implement Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, an agenda for women's empowerment adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Judicial authorities vow harsh punishments for child abusers
Chinese prosecutors and judges endeavored to fight and punish people who harmed children with zero-tolerance last year, with various measures taken to protect women's legitimate rights, according to reports.
The annual work reports of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, China's top judicial authorities, were submitted to the ongoing second session of the 14th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, on March 8 for review.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China to continue to prioritize employment promotion
China will continue to prioritize employment promotion work this year by releasing more preferential policies, optimizing job services and tightening supervision on labor relations, said a senior official.
Last year, the domestic job market has shown a forecast-beating performance, with 12.44 million people successfully landing jobs in urban areas and the average surveyed unemployment rate staying around 5.2 percent in urban areas.
“China is a developing country with a large population. Employment is closely related to the basic livelihood of every family and the nation's social and economic development," said Wang Xiaoping, minister of the human resources and social security at a news conference in Beijing on March 9.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China has made remarkable advancements in disability protection: Chinese expert
China has achieved institutionalized protection and systematic services for persons with disabilities, Zhou Lulu, an expert from Guangzhou University, said on March 11.
At the annual debate on the rights of persons with disabilities during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council here, Zhou expounded China's proactive actions in safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities.
From: Xinhua
China's experience with gender equality shared at UN
A delegate of the Chinese women's association on March 12 shared the nation's experience in achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls during the annual United Nations meeting focused on women's issues.
The 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which started March 11 and will run to March 22, is an annual meeting to address the inequalities, violence and discrimination against women.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China, UN organizations co-host side event to promote protection of rights of persons with disabilities
A side event of the 55th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council was held on March 12 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities.
The event was co-hosted by the Chinese Permanent Mission to the UN Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities of the UN Human Rights Council, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Permanent Missions of Mexico, New Zealand and Finland to Geneva, and UN Women.
From: People's Daily
China makes significant progress in protection of privacy rights: expert
China has made significant progress in the protection of privacy rights, Gong Xianghe, an expert from China's Southeast University, said here on March 13 during the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Gong, on behalf of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, said privacy is a fundamental human right and a key element in the protection of human dignity.
Calling the Personal Information Protection Law enacted in 2021 in China “a milestone," Gong said the law provided a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of personal information and thus helped protect the people's rights to privacy.
From: Xinhua
Experts laud China's achievements in safeguarding ethnic minorities' right to education
China has made significant progress in safeguarding ethnic minorities' right to education during its modernization, said experts at a side event of the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council on March 14.
During the event, hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies, Chinese experts and scholars from universities and research institutions presented findings on China's efforts to guarantee ethnic minorities' right to education in its modernization, with a focus on Xizang Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
From: Xinhua
China calls for advancing AI to protect children's rights
A Chinese diplomat on March 14 called for advancing high-quality development of artificial intelligence (AI) to help promote children's mental health and protect their rights at the 55th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council.
Delivering a joint statement on behalf of 80 countries, Chen Xu, the permanent representative of China to the UN Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, said that AI represents a new frontier in human development and should be governed under the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits.
From: Xinhua
Chinese courts work with government agencies to protect children from food safety violations
While continuing to harshly punish those who produce or sell harmful food to juveniles, Chinese courts have also been required to work with government agencies to jointly strengthen the fight against crimes related to food safety.
The requirement was put forward by the Supreme People's Court, China's top court, on March 15 when introducing four influential food safety cases involving children.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Experts share insights on China's legal protection of human rights
China has continuously improved its legal protection of human rights, effectively guaranteeing people's rights to survival and development, said experts at a side event of the 55th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on March 15.
During the event, hosted by the Human Rights Research Center of the Northwest University of Political Science and Law (NWUPL), scholars from China and abroad exchanged insights on China's experience in the legal protection of human rights, including poverty alleviation, desertification control, counter-terrorism, and the rights of disabled people in sports.
From: Xinhua
Experts share views on China's minority rights protection in Geneva
Experts and scholars from China and abroad shared the achievements and experiences of minority rights protection in China, focusing on the practices in Xizang Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at a seminar here on March 18.
The seminar titled “The Protection of Human Rights for Minorities: Progress in China's Ethnic Autonomous Regions" was organized by the China Society for Human Rights Studies during the 55th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council.
From: Xinhua
China launches nationwide crackdown on trafficking of women, children
China has launched a nationwide crackdown targeting human trafficking crimes involving women and children, deploying a special operation that will run until the end of 2024.
Authorities were instructed to actively take responsibility, carefully organize and deploy, and severely crack down on crimes of trafficking women and children in accordance with the law, according to a meeting co-held on March 18 by the Ministry of Public Security on the operation.
From: Xinhua
Chinese premier stresses improving people's well-being
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed meeting people's expectations for high-quality life and improving their well-being while promoting high-quality development.
Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his inspection tour of Fujian and Jiangxi provinces that ran from March 18 to March 20.
From: Xinhua
China to improve accessibility of quality children's health care services
A Chinese health official said on March 19 that China will actively improve its children's health services and the accessibility of quality pediatric medical resources.
National Health Commission official Li Dachuan said at a press conference that China will establish two national and five regional children's medical centers, and provide support for 67 key clinical specialties related to pediatric health care.
From: Xinhua
Constructive dialogue, cooperation key to human rights protection: Chinese ambassador
China's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland has stressed the need to promote and protect human rights through constructive dialogue and cooperation.
During the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Chen Xu denounced the politicization and instrumentalization of human rights issues in a joint statement delivered on March 20 on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Promotion of Human Rights through Dialogues and Cooperation.
The joint statement pointed out that the politicized and polarized atmosphere is exacerbating at the Human Rights Council, which runs counter to its original intention and violates the principles of universality, impartiality, objectivity, non-politicization and non-selectivity.
From: Xinhua
Article 23 legislation to create stable, prosperous future for Hong Kong: official
Article 23 legislation will bring about a stable and prosperous future for Hong Kong, Cheung Kwok-kwan, deputy secretary for justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on March 20.
Cheung made the remarks while addressing the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
From: Xinhua
China to launch law popularization campaign aimed at rural women
China has decided to launch a law dissemination campaign intended for women in rural areas, in a bid to raise their law awareness and offer legal services to those in need, according to an official statement on March 26.
A circular jointly released by Chinese authorities, including the All-China Women's Federation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, made arrangements for this campaign aimed at women in rural areas, as well as their offspring and families.
From: Xinhua
China healthcare to mobilize professionals for health clinic support
A key focus of China's healthcare sector this year is to mobilize senior medical professionals in urban areas to the grassroots level and strengthen support for primary health clinics, the National Health Commission said during a news conference on March 27.
Mi Feng, spokesman of the commission, said that over the years, China has been continuously channeling quality medical resources to grassroots facilities, improving their infrastructure and services and enhancing the training of local healthcare workers.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Symposium held to mark 65th anniversary of democratic reform in Xizang
A symposium was held in Beijing on March 28 to mark the 65th anniversary of the democratic reform that ended feudal serfdom in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
The symposium, which focused on the practice of Chinese modernization in Xizang, was attended by scholars and experts from both China and abroad, either online or offline.
From: Xinhua
April 2024
Protection of consumers' personal information highlighted in China's new regulations
Business operators in China are prohibited from collecting excessive personal information while providing commodities and services through apps, according to a set of newly released regulations for implementing the law on the protection of consumer rights and interests.
An official from the Cyberspace Administration of China explained the provisions on the protection of consumers' personal information in the regulations at a briefing held by the State Council Information Office on April 9.
From: Xinhua
Foreign envoys praise prosperous Xinjiang at conference
Over 70 foreign diplomats from 49 countries attended a conference held in Beijing on April 10, to learn about economic and social development and human rights protection achievements in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Ambassadors delivering speeches gave positive comments on Xinjiang and some shared their personal experiences of their visits to Xinjiang. They are looking forward to more cooperation between their home countries and China's Xinjiang.
From: Xinhua
Regulations to protect environment
The State Council has introduced new regulations governing a mechanism for ecological compensation, which aims to provide incentives for institutions and individuals that carry out environmental and ecological protection. The new regulations, signed by Premier Li Qiang, will come into force on June 1.
Following Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, the regulations uphold the idea that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, a release from the State Council said on April 10.
From: China Daily
Medical insurance fund remains strong, despite aging population
China's basic medical insurance fund had garnered 3.4 trillion yuan ($470 billion) in revenue by the end of last year, and authorities said that the fund is operating steadily, though payment reforms are needed to maintain its stability amid an aging society and rapid socioeconomic development.
The fund received 2.7 trillion yuan in income last year while spending 2.2 trillion yuan, leading to an annual surplus of 500 billion yuan, Zhu Yongfeng, deputy director of the National Healthcare Security Administration's department of planning, finance and regulation, said during a news conference on April 11.
From: China Daily
Age limit raised to give women better support
To offer more support to young female academics, the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences announced a policy change on April 12 that raised the age limit for female applicants to National Social Science Fund Youth Projects to 40, five years more than the age limit for male applicants.
The fund's annual projects are designed to cultivate young talent and encourage innovation in social science research. The Youth Projects specifically target early-career scholars.
The age limits for male and female applicants were previously the same.
From: China Daily
Law professor gives lecture on addition of human rights concept into China's Constitution
A lecture on the addition of human rights concept into China's Constitution was held on April 12 in Xiamen University.
The lecture titled "Twenty Years Since the Addition of Human Rights Concept into China's Constitution: Achievements and Challenges" was given by Han Dayuan, professor of School of Law of Renmin University and standing director of China Society for Human Rights Studies.
Professor Han gave an in-depth explanation of the topic from four aspects: historical background, practical results, academic significance and challenges and prospects.
From: School of Law, Xiamen University
Top court stresses protection of children in divorce cases
Chinese courts should put children's protection as a top priority in the handling of divorce cases, with prudence to deal with problems of child custody, visitation and property allocation in such lawsuits.
The requirement has been stressed by the Supreme People's Court, China's top court, in a guideline on April 15, aiming to provide more care and stronger legal supports for children involved in divorce disputes.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Greater efforts urged to improve children's living environment
Judges and relevant workers are being urged to attach greater importance to addressing the underlying issues of juvenile crime such as inadequate family care, internet addiction, and school bullying, in order to provide a better environment for children to grow up in.
The Supreme People's Court made the requirement in response to the rising instances of juvenile delinquency over the past three years.
From 2021 to 2023, Chinese courts concluded 73,178 criminal cases involving people under the age of 18 and sentenced 98,426 juveniles, according to data released by China's top court on April 16.
From: China Daily
Diabetics in China have access to affordable treatment
Thanks to China's drug centralized procurement drive, diabetes patients have access to more affordable and advanced insulin injections, said the National Healthcare Security Administration on April 17.
China rolled out a bulk buy program targeting insulin injections in late 2021, leading to an average price cut of 48 percent. Insulin products chosen by the program became available at reduced prices in May 2022.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Xizang details progress in education
The Xizang autonomous region has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its educational landscape since the region started practicing democratic reform in 1959, regional education authorities said at a news conference on April 17.
Over the past 65 years, under the special care of the central government and with support from people across the nation, education in Xizang transitioned from a privilege enjoyed by a few to a fundamental right accessible to all, Cai Shoukuan, an official from the regional department of education, said at the news conference.
From: China Daily
Over 1,000 children in Xinjiang to receive free heart surgeries
A program initiated by the Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF) will provide free surgeries for 1,056 children from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with congenital heart diseases (CHDs).
The CRCF, together with several hospitals in Shanghai, Beijing and the provinces of Henan and Shandong, dispatched six groups of medical experts to carry out CHD screening for children in 14 locations in Xinjiang between March 24 and April 18.
From: Xinhua
New environment and ecology laws submitted for review
The compilation of an environment and ecology code is being steadily advanced so that it can be submitted for review by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, within this year, an official said on April 19.
Yang Heqing, spokesman for the NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Affairs Commission, told a news conference that codifying laws related to environment and ecology protection.
He remarked while introducing developments of this year's legislation plan.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China continues to create jobs, pledges continued enhancement
China created 3.03 million new urban jobs in the first quarter of the year, completing its corresponding target set in this year's government work report, said the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on April 23.
The national urban surveyed unemployment rate stood at 5.2 percent last month, reflecting overall stability in the employment market, the ministry said.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Draft law to boost energy development
A draft law being reviewed by Chinese legislators would require the improvement of energy development and utilization, and provide support for nonfossil and low-carbon energy.
The 69-article draft energy law was submitted for first review on April 23 to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
From: China Daily
Chinese premier stresses consolidating achievements in poverty alleviation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on April 24 stressed action to effectively consolidate and expand achievements in poverty alleviation.
Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a research trip in southwest China's Guizhou Province.
From: Xinhua
China provides funding for school meals to 165,000 children in Uganda's Karamoja
China has allocated funding through the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to provide school meals for over 165,000 children from 315 schools in northeastern Uganda.
The contribution is part of China's commitment to improving food security and nutrition, strengthening people's livelihoods and boosting local economy, said Zhang Lizhong, Chinese ambassador to Uganda, while speaking at the handover ceremony on April 24.
From: Xinhua
China opens 829 sites providing free pneumoconiosis treatment
China has opened 829 sites providing free treatment for people with pneumoconiosis, cases of which account for approximately 90 percent of all reported cases of occupational diseases in the country, an official of the National Health Commission (NHC) said on April 25.
Wang Jiandong, who is the NHC official in charge of occupational health, said at a press conference that these sites, which are located in 28 provincial-level regions, provided free treatment to more than 1.2 million pneumoconiosis patients between 2021 and 2023.
From: Xinhua
China's ecological environment improves steadily in Q1
China saw its air and water quality steadily improve in the first quarter of the year amid the country's constant efforts to fight pollution and sustain green development, official data showed on April 28.
In the first quarter, the average density of PM2.5 in 339 Chinese cities at and above prefecture-level stood at 43 micrograms per cubic meter, down 6.5 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
From: Xinhua
May 2024
China stands ready to have constructive engagement and cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms
At the invitation of the Chinese side, the UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, Alena Douhan, will visit China from May 6 to 17, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on May 6.
"She will have exchanges with relevant government departments, companies, industry associations, social organizations and so on in China. China stands ready to have constructive engagement and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect with UN human rights mechanisms, including the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, to contribute to the healthy development of the global human rights cause," Lin said.
From: en.humanrights.cn
Peng encourages investment in women's education
China is willing to work with UNESCO to encourage increased global investment in girls' and women's education and help more women obtain equal access to education rights, said Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping.
Peng, who is also a UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, made the remark on May 6 when meeting with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay as she visited the organization's headquarters in Paris, France.
From: China Daily
Patients benefiting from unified healthcare systems
The number of cross-regional hospital visits in China — a sign of uneven distribution of medical resources — has fallen significantly in recent years thanks to efforts made to ramp up overall public healthcare capacity, health officials said during a news conference on May 7.
Zhu Hongbiao, an official at the National Health Commission's department of healthcare reform, said that China has so far set up 13 national medical centers specializing in different fields of medicine, 125 national-level regional medical centers and 114 provincial-level regional medical facilities.
From: China Daily
China's top legislator stresses improving working mechanisms for absorbing public opinion
China's top legislator Zhao Leji has stressed efforts to improve working mechanisms for absorbing public opinions and pooling the wisdom of the people.
He noted that the organic unity between Party leadership, the running of the country by the people, and law-based governance must be upheld.
Zhao, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, made the remarks during his inspection tour from May 7 to 10 in central China's Henan Province.
From: Xinhua
Ministry moves to ensure all rural households have water access
The Ministry of Water Resources will roll out tailored measures to ensure that all rural households will be covered by water supply projects.
Li Guoying, minister of water resources, made the remark at a conference on rural water supply in Guyuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on May 8.
From: China Daily
China's State Compensation Law shows increased use, focus on rights
China's State Compensation Law has seen a significant rise in utilization over the past three decades, reflecting a growing emphasis on protecting human rights and regulating government actions.
Since its implementation in January 1995, Chinese courts have handled over 318,000 state compensation cases, awarding more than 7.5 billion yuan ($1.04 billion) in compensation, according to data released by the Supreme People's Court on May 14. The data was presented at a seminar commemorating the law's 30th anniversary, attended by legal professionals, law enforcement officials, and political advisors.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Nearly 90 pct of hearing-impaired children in China use cochlear implants
The research, development and application of cochlear implants have enabled nearly 90 percent of hearing-impaired children in China to hear, speak and attend regular kindergartens and schools, according to a press conference held by the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) on May 14.
Scientific research projects in the fields of disability rehabilitation, barrier-free environment development and assistive technology have been included in China's plan for key research and development.
From: Xinhua
Nationwide campaign launched to address campus issues including bullying, excessive homework
China's Ministry of Education (MOE) on May 14 launched a nationwide campaign to address 12 key issues in primary and secondary education, including campus bullying, excessive homework, and the distortion of history in teaching.
According to a circular made public on May 14 by the MOE on its official website, the campaign will run through 2024 and will primarily focus on problems related to safety breaches, disorder in daily management and faculty misconduct.
From: Global Times
Courts use of technology makes legal services more accessible
Thanks to various technologies widely used in the construction of courts and judicial work, individuals and departments can access and enjoy better legal services in China, a report said.
The report on Informatization Development of Chinese courts was issued by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Law on May 16.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Chinese state councilor highlights tech-powered assistance for disabled
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin on May 18 called for enhanced research and application of technology-powered assistance for disabled individuals to create a better life for them.
Shen, also director of the State Council's working committee for disabled people, made the remarks while attending an activity on helping the disabled.
From: Xinhua
Guidelines for ethics review committee on organ procurement and transplantation released
The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, on May 20 released a guideline specifying requirements of the establishment of an ethics review committee for organ procurement and transplantations at hospitals.
The document said that medical institutions carrying out organ procurement and transplants should set up an ethics review committee and each committee should comprise at least nine personnel and of an odd number.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Report: China among nations with lowest crime rate
China has registered a significant drop in the number of serious violent crimes over the past few years, making it a country with one of the lowest crime rates and strongest sense of security, according to a report.
The Annual Report on Rule of Law in China, which was released on May 20 by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Law, said the number of felonies including intentional homicide and gun violence continued to decline last year, while other crimes related to national security or involving drugs were effectively controlled.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
SCO member states call for harsher punishment on human trafficking
Harsher punishment should be given to human traffickers by rule of law, so that people's legitimate rights can be protected and the social stability can be maintained, according to Zhang Jun, president of China's top court.
Zhang made the remark while delivering a speech at the 19th conference of presidents of supreme courts of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, which was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on May 23.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China steadily enhances ability to ensure livelihood during development
"The Chinese people's aspiration for a better life is the goal we have been striving for, and the ultimate purpose of advancing reform and promoting development is to improve the livelihood of the people," Chinese President Xi Jinping said. Xi is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Xi made the remarks while chairing a symposium attended by representatives from businesses and academia in Jinan, east China's Shandong province on May 23.
From: People's Daily
Mental health platform launched for college, middle schools
A monitoring platform for students' mental health was launched during an event for Mental Health Day in college and middle schools in China, which falls on May 25 every year.
The platform will use psychological assessment tools tailored to Chinese adolescents to conduct sample monitoring of the mental health status of primary, secondary and university students nationwide, providing scientific guidance and support for local authorities and school.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Xi calls for promoting quality and quantity of new jobs
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for sustained efforts to promote high-quality and sufficient employment to keep enhancing the sense of gain, happiness and security among the vast majority of workers.
While presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on May 27, Xi said that China's high-quality development should be a process of improving and expanding employment opportunities.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Vice premier calls for consolidating anti-poverty achievements, improving water infrastructure
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has called for solid efforts to consolidate anti-poverty achievements and improve water conservancy infrastructure.
Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a research trip that took place from May 28 to May 30 in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
From: Xinhua
Chinese envoy calls for efforts to protect safety of women, youth
China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on May 28 called for efforts to protect the safety of women and youth at a Security Council meeting on the subject.
The international community should make efforts to "promote a ceasefire and cessation of violence so as to protect the safety of women and youth," Fu said at a United Nations (UN) Security Council High-Level Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: The Role of Women and Young People.
From: Xinhua
Red Cross China spends 97 mln USD on public welfare in 2023
The Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF) spent 689 million yuan (about 97 million U.S. dollars) on public welfare programs in 2023, the CRCF said May 28.
An annual report on the CRCF has been released, providing the public with an overview of the foundation's work over the past year, including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and first aid services.
From: Xinhua
Experts call for unity against terrorism
Facing pressing global security challenges, international experts called on May 29 for more efforts and cooperation among countries to fight terrorism, the common enemy of humankind.
The fifth international symposium on counterterrorism, deradicalization and promotion and protection of human rights, held in Chongqing and organized by Southwest University of Political Science and Law, attracted about 70 representatives from home and abroad.
They held in-depth discussions and exchanges on counterterrorism and deradicalization, legal system construction, national security, human rights protection and women's development rights. Foreign experts also spoke about their countries' experiences in counterterrorism and deradicalization work.
From: China Daily
Quality of children's healthcare rises in China
The number of pediatricians in China has increased by 74.4 percent from 2015 to nearly 206,000 at present, a health official said on May 31.
Shen Haiping, deputy director of the commission's department of maternal and child health, said that China now has 158 children's hospitals and 3,082 maternal and child care facilities.
"The number of beds per 1,000 children has reached 2.7, up by 0.27 in 2015," she said during a news conference.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Ministry orders schools to step up anti-bullying measures
The Ministry of Education said on May 31 that each primary and middle school should establish an anti-bullying committee and ensure camera surveillance coverage in corridors and other acceptable places on campus.
As communities have launched campaigns to tackle campus bullying and violence, the ministry laid out specific requirements in a notice published on its website.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
June 2024
China approves market entry of 21 medicines for children
China’s National Medical Products Administration on June 1 announced that it has approved the market entry of 21 medicines for children this year, with about a third being prioritized for accelerated entry.
In recent years, the administration has stepped up its policy support for the research and development (R&D), approval and production of medicines for children, resulting in market entry approvals for an increasing number of drugs.
From: Xinhua
China launches case database to improve protection of minors
A database of cases and instances related to the protection of the rights and interests of minors was officially launched on June 1.
The database provides a set of uniform judicial rules that can be applied in the handling of legal cases involving minors, aiming to promote experience and standardize practices in the safeguarding of the rights and interests of minors, according to the Supreme People’s Court (SPC).
From: Xinhua
Chinese State Councilor emphasizes ensuring children’s health, happiness
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin has emphasized the importance of dedicated care for children, ensuring they grow up healthy and happy.
Shen, who is also head of the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council, made the remarks when attending activities at the China National Children’s Center on the occasion of International Children’s Day on June 1.
From: Xinhua
China’s ecological environment improves in 2023 with progress on air, water quality
China has reported better performance on environmental protection in 2023, with continued improvement in air and water quality, according to a communique released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment on June 5.
For the 339 cities monitored by the ministry, the average density of PM2.5, a key indicator of air pollution, was 30 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, almost 3 micrograms per cubic meter down from the annual target, according to the ecology and environment communique released on the ministry’s website.
From: Xinhua
Environment in China’s Xizang continues to improve
The environmental quality situation in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region is generally stable and improving, and it is still one of the regions with the best environmental qualities in the world, said the regional ecology and environment department on June 5.
According to a newly-released official document on Xizang’s environment in 2023, which covers water, atmosphere, soil, ecology, acoustics and radiation, the region’s environmental quality indicators are all excellent, and all the rivers and lakes are healthy.
From: Xinhua
China issues action plan to raise health literacy for all nationals
China has released a three-year action plan to further raise health literacy for all nationals from 2024 to 2027, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on June 6.
The health literacy among Chinese residents should be raised by an average of around 2 percentage points each year during this period, according to the plan jointly issued by the NHC, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration.
From: Xinhua
China unveils guidelines for promoting high-quality development of inclusive insurance industries
China on June 6 released guidelines for promoting the high-quality development of inclusive insurance industries, in order to better meet the needs of its people and the real economy, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
Inclusive insurance industries have developed steadily in China, featuring enriched product categories and expanded coverage among different social groups. However, there have also been problems concerning inclusive insurance services, such as a lack of scope and innovation, according to the guidelines.
China will raise the level of insurance coverage for farmers and low-income groups in urban areas, and strengthen insurance coverage for the elderly, women, children, the disabled, people with chronic diseases and new citizens.
From: Xinhua
China steps up procuratorial efforts to ensure public well-being
As part of its ongoing endeavor to safeguard public well-being, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) has issued typical case studies to guide prosecutors nationwide in handling related lawsuits and appeals.
An SPP statement released on June 7 noted that the cases cover various issues, including a lawsuit involving environmental pollution crimes and one regarding judicial assistance for victims facing financial difficulties due to criminal offenses, with a focus on protecting the rights of key groups such as the elderly, minors, and people with disabilities.
From: Xinhua
China launches recruitment campaign for graduate job seekers
China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on June 11 launched a 100-day recruitment campaign aiming to provide more than 10 million jobs to recent college graduates.
The first week of the campaign will see four online job fairs, during which approximately 26,000 employers will offer 259,000 job opportunities in the internet, health care, finance, energy and manufacturing fields, the ministry said.
From: Xinhua
Minority groups respected in autonomous region
The International Forum on the History and Future of Xinjiang was held in Kashgar, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on June 12. Some 170 experts from China, the United States, Australia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries gathered to hold in-depth discussions on the theme of Xinjiang’s history and future.
“Local culture is well-preserved here in Xinjiang. People are still speaking their local languages, performing their local dances, singing their local songs and creating their own local art. This is very different from the ethnic minorities and indigenous people in the West,” said Barry Sautman, a retired professor of social science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a distinguished professor at Tsinghua University.
From: China Daily
Guideline promotes rural elderly care
China has issued its first national-level guideline to specifically address the need for elderly care in rural areas as the country strives to cope with its rapidly aging population.
The guideline, issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and 21 other central and national departments and released on the ministry’s website on June 13, put forward a series of measures to bolster care for older adults living in the countryside who are believed to be more vulnerable than their urban peers.
From: China Daily
China unveils free information system to aid college application woes
China’s Ministry of Education has launched a free information service system to assist students navigating the crucial National College Entrance Examination (gaokao) application process. Announced on June 17, the system aims to provide a reliable and comprehensive resource for millions of students as they choose their academic paths.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China advances its law-based cyberspace governance
This year marks the 30th anniversary of China achieving full functional access to the internet. Since 1994, the country has made significant progress in promoting law-based governance in cyberspace.
To date, China has promulgated over 150 pieces of legislation in the field of cyberspace governance, Wang Song, deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), told a press conference on June 18.
From: Xinhua
Xi stresses conserving Qinghai-Xizang Plateau ecology, high-quality development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed continued efforts to protect the ecology of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau during an inspection tour in Qinghai Province from June 18 to 19.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, also called on the province to promote high-quality development through deepening reform, expanding opening-up, and pursuing green development, ethnic unity and common prosperity.
From: Xinhua
Xi calls for high-quality community services for residents
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on June 19 called for high-quality community services for residents during his inspection of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China.
At the service center of a residential community in Jinfeng District in the regional capital of Yinchuan, Xi learned about how community services had been provided to facilitate people’s daily life and cultural activities. He also talked with community workers and residents.
From: Xinhua
Hefei symposium focuses on human rights protection
China has been vigorously promoting its human rights development and continuously enhancing legal protection for human rights, according to human rights experts.
The opinion was expressed by the experts attending a symposium focusing on comprehensive rule of law and human rights protection in Hefei, capital of East China’s Anhui province, on June 21.
Organized by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development, the symposium attracted nearly a hundred participants, including renowned experts and scholars in the field of human rights from various universities and research institutions nationwide.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Special leave possible for those under administrative detention
People under administrative detention can apply to leave the detention house if they meet special circumstances, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, said on June 21.
Huang Haihua, spokesman of the NPC Standing Committee’s Legislative Affairs Commission, told a news conference that the circumstances include a detainee taking entrance examinations, the birth of his or her child, or the critical illness or death of his or her family members.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China aims to deepen medical, healthcare reform in 2024
As part of its efforts to deepen reform of medical and healthcare systems, China plans to act to deliver better and easier access to public medical and healthcare services, especially at the primary level, and reduce patients’ financial burdens this year.
At a national conference on China’s health development and deepening healthcare reform that ended on June 23, policymakers and practitioners discussed topics including public hospital reforms, drug supply and medical insurance.
From: Xinhua
China aims to ensure preschool access for all through law
Chinese legislators are considering a law to ensure that preschool education is accessible to all children.
The draft preschool education law was submitted on June 25 to an ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, for a second reading.
Among the highlights of the draft were provisions to promote free preschool education and facilitate easier kindergarten admission for disabled children.
From: Xinhua
China’s Xizang witnesses all-around progress in past 65 years
Since its democratic reform was initiated 65 years ago, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region has witnessed economic and cultural prosperity, all-around social development, improved environment, and better lives of the people, said a senior expert June 27.
Zhang Shigao, a senior expert with the China Tibetology Research Center, made the remarks at a meeting held by the All-China Journalists Association to mark the 65th anniversary of the democratic reform, which eradicated the long-lasting feudal serfdom in Xizang.
During the meeting, Zhang and other experts shared their views on matters such as human rights situations, pairing-up assistance for the region and the region’s tourism.
From: Xinhua
Amendment to improve health, quarantine measures
Chinese lawmakers on June 28 passed an amendment to China’s Frontier Health and Quarantine Law to prevent cross-border transmission of infectious diseases and resolve major public health threats.
The amended law, which will take effect on Jan 1, stipulates that customs authorities have the authority to require taking body temperatures and carrying out medical inspections for inbound and outbound travelers.
From: China Daily
Highway linking Xizang’s largest cities opens to traffic
A high-grade highway linking the two largest cities in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region officially opened to traffic on June 30, cutting travel time between the cities in half, said the regional transport department.
The highway, linking the regional capital Lhasa and Xigaze, the region’s second-largest city, stretches 245 km. The four-lane highway cuts down travel time between Lhasa and Xigaze from about six hours to three hours. So far, the mileage of high-grade highways in Xizang has reached 1,196 km.
From: Xinhua
July 2024
China advocates for AI cooperation to advance women’s rights
China spoke on behalf of a group of countries at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on July 1, advocating for strengthened international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) to promote women’s rights.
Delivering a joint statement on behalf of over 80 countries, Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the UN office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, emphasized the tremendous potential of rapid AI technology development for promoting economic and social progress and advancing human civilization.
From: Xinhua
China completes 4th Universal Periodic Review at UN Human Rights Council
China on July 4 concluded its 4th United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, which its delegation head described as smooth and successful.
During the UPR adoption event, permanent representative of China to the UN office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland Chen Xu outlined the Chinese government’s stance on the recommendations made by various countries during the UPR, as well as the progress on 30 new human rights measures that China has committed to implementing.
From: Xinhua
China’s 5G network covers over 90% of villages
China’s 5G network now covers every city and town in the country, as well as more than 90 percent of its villages, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed on July 5.
China has established a globally leading information and communication network, featuring 3.84 million 5G base stations, which account for more than 60 percent of the global total, according to the ministry.
From: Xinhua
Chinese procuratorates stress avoiding excessive penalties for business violations
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) on July 8 published a batch of typical cases concerning procuratorial supervision aimed at protecting legitimate rights and interests of enterprises, including efforts to avoid excessive punishments for minor violations.
From: Xinhua
China allocates more funds to support flood rescue efforts
China has allocated an additional 848 million yuan (about 118.9 million U.S. dollars) to support local flood rescue efforts, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on July 9.
The fund, allocated by the MOF and the Ministry of Water Resources, will mainly be used to assist local authorities’ rescue work in the country’s flood-hit central, eastern, southern, southwestern and northeastern regions, including Hunan, Jiangxi, Hubei and Guangdong, according to the MOF.
From: Xinhua
China urges promoting “internet plus” to enhance elderly care
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs has called for efforts to explore an “internet plus” monitoring mode as well as the application of other new technologies to enhance elderly care services.
With the rapid development of the elderly care industry, new challenges have emerged, necessitating more efforts to push monitoring in elderly care onto another level, the ministry noted at a work meeting on July 13.
From: Xinhua
Unemployment rates for younger urban residents falling
The unemployment rates for 16- to 24-year-olds and 25- to 29-year-olds in urban areas, excluding students, have decreased for three consecutive months, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on July 17.
Last month, the jobless rate for the younger cohort fell by 1 percentage point to 13.2 percent, while that for the older age group stood at 6.4 percent, down 0.2 of a percentage point from May.
From: China Daily
China establishes national working group to standardize healthcare security
China on July 18 established a national working group to coordinate the formulation of healthcare security standards to increase convenience for people seeking medical treatment.
The group will create a working mechanism that will be led by the National Healthcare Security Administration and coordinated by local authorities, forming a standards system compatible with healthcare security reform. In time, this will lead to the formation of a list of national healthcare security standards, according to sources familiar with the matter.
From: Xinhua
China steps up investment in urban renewal projects
China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said on July 19.
Urban renewal projects involve the maintenance, renovation, demolition, and improvement of public resources, with the purpose of readjusting urban space resources to make them better meet the expectations and needs of the people and adapt to the economic and social development.
From: Xinhua
Resolution highlights mechanism for integrated urban-rural development
The resolution adopted by the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session has highlighted the importance of improving the mechanism for integrated urban-rural development, a senior official said on July 19.
The resolution states to improve the regular mechanism for preventing relapse into poverty, and establish a tiered and categorized assistance mechanism for low-income rural populations and other less developed regions, said Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China to shift focus from access to quality of education
China will increase the supply of high-quality educational resources, including optimizing the regional allocation to meet changes in school-age population, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said in Beijing on July 19.
“We aim to shift from ensuring access to education to ensuring the quality of education,” Huai said at a news conference held on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China spending more on education, ministry says
China’s education expenditures saw a 5.3 percent year-on-year increase in 2023, reaching a total of 6.5 trillion yuan ($890 billion), according to data released by the Ministry of Education on July 22.
Higher education experienced a notable increase in funding, with a 7.6 percent rise year-on-year to 1.8 trillion yuan. Of this amount, vocational education saw a 7.1 percent increase during that period to 363 billion yuan, indicating a continued emphasis on developing skilled laborers.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China’s job market stable in first half of 2024 with nearly 7 million new jobs
China’s job market remained stable in the first half of 2024, creating 6.98 million new urban jobs, according to Chen Feng, spokesman for the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The growth was attributed to economic recovery, rising service consumption, robust industrial growth, and the rapid development of new productive forces, Chen said at a briefing on July 23.
Youth employment remained stable during this period. As the graduation season continues, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has launched a youth employment service initiative to assist young jobseekers, particularly fresh graduates, according to Yun Donglai, deputy director of the ministry’s employment promotion department.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China’s human rights delegation visits Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
A delegation led by Jiang Jianguo, executive vice president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, visited Tajikistan and Uzbekistan for bilateral human rights exchanges from July 25 to Aug. 1.
In Tajikistan, the delegation met with Commissioner for Human Rights in Tajikistan Umed Bobozoda, Minister of Justice Muzaffar Ashuriyon, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Farrukh Sharifzoda, respectively. They also held discussions with representatives from Tajikistan’s religious, youth, and other departments, as well as university presidents, experts, and scholars.
In Uzbekistan, the delegation attended a roundtable meeting on trends in international and regional human rights and met with Akmal Saidov, the first deputy speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Parliament of Uzbekistan and director of the National Human Rights Center of Uzbekistan, as well as with leaders from the Supreme Court, Prosecutor General’s Office, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Agency of Information and Mass Communications.
From: Xinhua
All-out flood relief efforts urged
China’s top policymakers called on July 25 for unrelenting efforts in flood control and prevention, stressing that the safety of people’s lives must always be the top priority, and all-out efforts must be made in rescue and disaster relief.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, presided over the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to study and arrange work related to flood control and disaster relief.
From: China Daily
Nation makes strides improving rural environment, water quality
The country has made significant strides in improving the rural living environment, successfully eliminating the majority of large-scale black and odorous water bodies in rural China, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced.
As of the end of July, over 3,400 such dirty water bodies have been cleaned up, accomplishing 80 percent of the tasks set for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Zhao Shixin, head of the ministry’s department of soil ecology and environment, said at a news conference on July 29.
From: China Daily
China standardizes diagnosis, treatment of measles, dengue fever, avian influenza
China has released protocols for measles, dengue fever, and human infection with the avian influenza virus as part of its efforts to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, the National Health Commission said on July 29.
The documents address etiology, epidemiology, pathological changes, clinical symptoms, complications, laboratory testing, identification and diagnosis, as well as treatment and prevention of the three infections.
From: Xinhua
August 2024
Chinese human rights delegation concludes successful visit to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
A human rights exchange delegation, led by Jiang Jinguo, executive vice president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, concluded its visit to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan for bilateral exchanges on Aug. 1.
During the eight-day visit, the delegation introduced the significant deployment regarding upholding the correct view of human rights and strengthening law enforcement and judicial protection of human rights, as outlined by the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
International delegates laud China’s green development
A group of delegates from countries including Laos, Indonesia, the United States and Japan have praised China’s high-quality development through ecological environmental protection and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
From Aug. 11 to 13, the group visited the city of Chifeng, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as part of an international seminar jointly organized by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development and China Datang Corporation Ltd.
The delegates were impressed by Inner Mongolia’s renewable energy development, ecological restoration and desertification control.
From: Xinhua
China’s top procuratorate improves legal protections for food delivery workers
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP), the country’s top procuratorate, said in a statement Aug. 12 that it had stepped up efforts to strengthen legal protections for the country’s growing numbers of food delivery workers and other workers providing on-demand services via online platforms such as ride-hailing apps.
Since February, Chinese procuratorial agencies have handled over 120 public interest litigation cases involving legal protections for these workers, many of whom are gig workers who face disadvantages in the job market, and for other vulnerable groups such as rural migrant workers and workers with disabilities, according to the statement.
From: Xinhua
Global experts seek practical green development options in Beijing
On August 15, China’s National Ecology Day, over 100 scholars, experts and diplomats from 36 countries and regions gathered in Beijing to attend the International Symposium on Environment, Development and Human Rights: Green and Low-Carbon Development in the Process of Modernization.
China vowed to improve systems and mechanisms in its reform of ecological conservation during last month’s third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee. Efforts will be made in many areas, including further developing China’s national carbon market, improving its national voluntary greenhouse gas emissions reduction market and establishing a market-oriented innovation system for green technologies.
International guests attending the symposium shared the dramatic environmental changes they witnessed in China during their multiple trips to the country in the past few years and expressed hope for future cooperation with China and more green development options for the world.
From: CGTN
Exhibition highlights commitment to develop Xizang
A high-level exhibition on the marvelous achievements of the central government, other provinces and enterprises helping Xizang over the three decades kicked off in Lhasa, capital of Xizang, on Aug. 17.
As part of a key event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of paired assistance to the Xizang autonomous region, a four-month-long preparation led by the regional organization department culminated in the grand opening of the exhibition.
Themed “Building a Beautiful and Happy Xizang, Fulfilling the Great Rejuvenation Dream,” the exhibition highlights the successful implementation of major strategic decisions for paired assistance to Xizang by the central government.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China boosts disability prevention screenings
China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as other disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures show.
During a news conference on Aug. 21 ahead of National Disability Prevention Day on Aug. 25, Li Dachuan, deputy director of the National Health Commission’s department of medical administration, said the rate of national premarital screenings for genetic diseases reached 76.5 percent last year.
It was just 2.5 percent in 2005 and 41 percent rate in 2011, according to official statistics.
From: China Daily
Housing pension to enhance living quality
China’s pilot housing pension system in 22 cities, including Shanghai, aims to better facilitate existing housing upgrades and enhance people’s living environment, said an official and real estate experts, dispelling fears of the system being a new form of property tax.
The housing pension system consists of personal accounts and public accounts, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said in a statement on Aug. 26.
From: China Daily
China vows to cultivate high-quality teachers to strengthen education sector
China has vowed to strengthen its teaching workforce by cultivating more competent and high-quality professionals, a crucial task in its pursuit of becoming an educational powerhouse.
To that end, a set of guidelines published on Aug. 26 outline specific measures, including strengthening professional integrity, conduct and skills of teachers, optimizing education resource allocation, and protecting teachers’ rights and interests.
From: Xinhua
Chinese premier urges high-quality development of elderly care services
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Aug. 26 emphasized the need to actively respond to population aging and promote the high-quality development of elderly care services.
Li made the remarks at a study session held by the State Council.
From: Xinhua
China to mull support for more families who lost only child
China will consider ramping up support for more families whose only child died, ranging from providing special elderly care and medical services to facilitating their access to assisted reproductive tools and child adoption, the news outlet ThePaper.cn reported on Aug. 26.
A group of families who had lost their only child but had another child later recently submitted a letter to the National Health Commission and met with health officials in Beijing to seek support.
From: China Daily
Beijing Internet Court vows to strengthen data protection
Beijing Internet Court has pledged to focus more on handling cases involving emerging businesses and technologies, with great effort to draw regulations in these areas, in a move to help foster new quality productive forces.
“We’ll strengthen the protection of data-related rights to ensure data security and promote data flow by improving relevant rules. We’ve also decided to pay high attention to solving disputes of online games, livestreaming and smart cars,” Jiang Ying, president of the court told a news conference on Aug. 26.
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, she said that the court’s research on the technology, such as how to identify the copyrights of AI-generated works and how to protect personal information while applying AI-powered products, will be further increased.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Exhibition shows China’s achievements in building a barrier-free society
The National Barrier-Free Environment Exhibition Hall, showcasing the widespread adoption of accessible designs across society, including aboard high-speed trains and at banks, opened in Beijing on Aug. 28.
After two years of preparation, it was unveiled to the public at the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall just ahead of the anniversary of the China Accessibility Construction Law taking effect on Sept. 1.
The China Association of Volunteers for Persons with Disabilities and Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall jointly launched the hall as a platform for patriotic education. The exhibition is also expected to raise public awareness about accessibility and demonstrate and promote relevant technologies.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Guidelines to develop new era teachers
In its pursuit of becoming an educational powerhouse, China will strengthen its teaching workforce by developing more high-quality professionals, especially in rural and less developed areas, officials from the Ministry of Education said on Aug. 29.
Wang Jiayi, vice-minister of education, said the new guidelines published on Aug. 26 on advocating the spirit of educators and strengthening the building of high-quality professional teaching workforce for the new era have outlined specific measures, including strengthening professional integrity, conduct and skills of teachers, optimizing education resource allocation and protecting teachers’ rights and interests.
From: China Daily
Nearly 1.1 billion have access to internet in China
China has had nearly 1.1 billion netizens as of June, an increase of 7.42 million compared with December 2023, a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center said on Aug. 29.
Mobile payment services have been continuously optimized, providing greater convenience for foreigners coming to or staying in China, according to the report.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
New circular aims to strengthen management of China’s job market
China will strengthen regulations in the human resources market to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both workers and employers, according to a circular issued on Aug. 29.
The circular, jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, stated that measures will be adopted to address key issues such as false recruitment, unauthorized disclosure of jobseekers’ personal information, employment discrimination and illegal charges.
From: Xinhua
Beijing’s Dongcheng court vows to improve handling of cultural cases
A Beijing court has pledged to provide better legal services to serve cultural development, with greater efforts to improve the quality of relevant case hearings.
After being named as the capital’s talent pool for handling cultural cases in September last year, the Beijing Dongcheng District People’s Court, located in the downtown, has solved a number of disputes in the field, mainly covering concerts, dramas, publication, museums, cultural relics and tourism, according to a statement released by the court on Aug. 30.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
September 2024
China releases guidelines to improve rural public health
China’s National Health Commission and 13 other authorities jointly issued a set of guidelines on Sept. 3 to improve public health in the country’s rural areas.
According to the guidelines, the government will promote healthy lifestyles in rural areas and take preventive measures to avoid people falling into poverty due to illness.
From: Xinhua
China’s top judge visits Beijing school to raise legal awareness
China’s top judge Zhang Jun visited a Beijing middle school on Sept. 6 to teach on how to prevent juvenile crimes and protect children’s legitimate rights.
As the vice-principal of the Beijing No. 2 Middle School, it is the seventh time that Zhang has been to the campus to share legal knowledge, cases and judicial stories with students.
While pointing out the reasons behind juvenile delinquency, including internet addiction and lack of family education, Zhang, president of the Supreme People’s Court, also called on students to prevent crimes from the root by enhancing legal awareness.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China’s online job fairs to offer nearly 80,000 positions during Sept. 9-14
According to China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, four online job fairs offering nearly 80,000 positions are being held from September 9 to 14. The four fairs focus on mechanical energy, information technology, fast-moving consumer goods retail, and social organizations. These are part of China’s special campaign to create more than 10 million jobs in 100 days this year.
From: CGTN
China, Latin America work to advance global human rights
China has consistently upheld a people-centered perspective on human rights, respecting the principal position of the people, according to Baimachilin, vice-chairman of the 13th Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies.
Baimachilin spoke at the inaugural China-Latin America and Caribbeans States (LAC) Roundtable on Human Rights in Brazil on Sept. 10, which marked the first such institutional exchange and seminar between China and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The roundtable, themed “Diversity of Civilizations and Pathways to Realize Human Rights”, drew senior officials and experts from 17 countries — China, Brazil, Argentina, the Bahamas, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Report on China-LAC cooperation on human rights development released
As emerging significant powers in the world, China and LAC countries need to jointly address a series of global dilemmas and challenges in international human rights affairs, according to a report released on Sept. 10 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The report titled “Common Goals: China-Latin America and the Caribbean Cooperation on Human Rights Development, the Present and the Future” says that China and LAC countries have actively shaped international human rights agendas in recent years.
They advocate for “a fairer, more equitable, and inclusive system” while opposing the manipulation of human rights for unilateral or hegemonic purposes.
Based on many consensus on human rights affairs, China and LAC countries agree that securing the rights to subsistence and development is essential for realizing other human rights, the report says.
From: Ecns.cn
Authorities mull law for ailing seniors
China is planning to establish a legal framework to boost elderly care targeting seniors with disabilities to meet surging demands in a rapidly aging society, said Lu Zhiyuan, minister of civil affairs.
Official data shows that China has about 35 million disabled elderly, who make up 11.6 percent of the nation’s elderly population. That number is expected to climb to 46 million by 2035 and 58 million by 2050, he said in a report delivered to an ongoing session of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee on Sept. 10.
From: China Daily
Adjustment of retirement ages key for aging society
China will gradually raise the statutory retirement age, according to a draft decision submitted for review at a session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress, which started on Sept. 10.
The move is aimed at coping positively with the aging problem, better using human resources and showing greater respect to older people who still wish to work, experts said.
The raising of the retirement age is based on people’s increased life expectancy and extended years of schooling, and is a positive move to deal with the aging problem and lower birthrate, experts said.
Under the current retirement policy, men in urban areas retire at 60, and women retire at 50 or 55, depending on their job or occupation.
From: China Daily
Xi stresses prioritizing elderly care, childcare in public services
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has stressed the importance of prioritizing elderly care and childcare in efforts to improve public services.
Xi made the remarks when visiting a local community in Lanzhou, capital city of Northwest China’s Gansu province, on Sept. 11.
From: Xinhua
China ready to work with all for equal world multipolarization: ambassador
China stands ready to work with all for an equal and orderly world multipolarization and a universal and inclusive economic globalization, to build the community of a shared future for mankind, and jointly promote the healthy development of international human rights cause, Chinese ambassador in Geneva said on Sept. 11.
China’s achievements in addressing inequality and in promoting economic, social and cultural rights are nothing short of history-making, noted Chen Xu, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland.
From: Xinhua
Forum expected to pool wisdom for lasting peace
President Xi Jinping stressed on Sept. 13 that China makes relentless efforts to build a world of lasting peace and universal security as it practices the Global Security Initiative, in a congratulatory letter to the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
In the letter, Xi emphasized that faced with global changes of a magnitude not seen in a century and the expectations of people worldwide for security and stability, China continues to consolidate consensus among all parties, works to eliminate the root causes of international conflicts and improves global security governance.
From: China Daily
Photo exhibition on life in China’s border areas opens in Tokyo
A photo exhibition showcasing people’s lives in China’s border areas opened on Sept. 21 in Tokyo.
The event, hosted by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development and co-organized by the Japan-China Friendship Center and the Nationalities Pictorial, attracted some 60 attendees, including representatives from the two countries’ friendship organizations and prominent figures from Japan’s academic and cultural circles, at the opening ceremony.
This exhibition features nearly a hundred pictures to showcase the simple, ordinary and real living and production conditions of people of all ethnic groups in the border areas of China, using images to tell their touching stories of brotherly friendship, mutual assistance and creating a better life together.
From: Xinhua
China works to provide quality elderly care services: officials
China is on the way to establishing a complete service system that will remarkably improve the lives of hundreds of millions of senior citizens in the country, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
China will build an elderly-friendly society by improving its social security system, elderly care services and health supports, Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan has said, noting that an elderly care services system with distinctive Chinese features is expected to become well-developed and smoothly functional by 2035.
There were 297 million people aged 60 or above in China at the end of 2023, accounting for 21.1 percent of the country’s total population. The country is taking a proactive approach to population aging, acknowledging it as a reality China must face squarely on its path to modernization.
While challenges exist, this demographic shift also presents opportunities, Lu said at a press conference on high-quality development held in Beijing on Sept. 23.
From: Xinhua
Experts, scholars discuss guiding principles of key CPC session, human rights protection
Human rights experts and scholars on Sept. 24 agreed that the key resolution adopted at the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee promotes the all-round advancement of human rights at a symposium in Beijing.
The symposium, held by the China Society for Human Rights Studies, gathered human rights experts from universities, scientific research institutions, relevant departments, and media outlets to share views on the study and implementation of the plenary session’s guiding principles and the overall advancement of human rights.
From: Xinhua
Respecting, safeguarding human rights unremitting pursuit of Chinese government: FM
It is the unremitting pursuit of the Chinese government to respect and protect human rights, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi when meeting the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24.
Noting that global human rights governance faces complex challenges, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said it is hoped that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) will adhere to multilateralism, perform its duties in a fair and objective manner, and engage in constructive dialogue and cooperation with various countries.
From: Xinhua
High-quality employment a priority for socioeconomic development
China is ramping up efforts to boost high-quality employment growth by developing more new professions, encouraging entrepreneurship and skills education, and tightening supervision of the human resources market to secure a fairer, healthier working environment for people.
Li Zhong, vice-minister of human resources and social security, said at a news conference in Beijing on Sept. 24 that high-quality employment is a priority of the nation’s socioeconomic development, and authorities must give more support to industries and companies that are better suited to create job opportunities.
From: China Daily
Implement policy measures fast to ensure jobs
The central authorities issued a package of pro-job measures on Sept. 25 to assist young people. The unemployment rate in the 16-24 age group, not including students, was 18.8 percent last month.
The measures call for the establishment of an employment impact assessment mechanism.
The document also asks for actively responding to the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence on employment.
From: China Daily
Top court issues judicial interpretation for safety of people
China’s top court issued a judicial interpretation on Sept. 26 in response to some public concerns, including human trafficking, juvenile protection and throwing objects from high-rise buildings, as well as to help judges resolve relevant disputes more efficiently.
The 26-article judicial document, which will take effect on Sept. 27, is also to further ensure the accurate implementation of the Civil Code, the country’s fundamental law for regulating civil activities and protecting people’s civil rights, according to the Supreme People’s Court.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Less crime reported across nation this summer
The reported criminal and public security cases recorded nationwide over the past three months have decreased by 16.8 percent and 14.2 percent respectively, compared to the same period last year, with the overall public security situation continues to improve, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Sept. 27.
Li Jiexiang, political commissar of the ministry’s intelligence command center, said at a news conference that the police have streamlined the process to crack down on prevalent crimes during the summer, including assault, burglary, provoking troubles and quarrels, and other common illegal activities over the past three months.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
October 2024
China to implement new set of rules in October
A new set of rules addressing various aspects of daily life, from prepaid fees at elderly care institutions to improvements of central kitchens, will take effect in China this October.
To safeguard the financial security of the elderly, a new regulation on strengthening the monitoring of prepaid fees at elderly care institutions will take effect on Oct. 1.
In terms of food safety, two rules targeting the construction and operation of central kitchens — the country’s first set of recommended national standards in this regard — will take effect on Oct. 1.
From: Xinhua
Xi encourages Red Cross Society of China to enhance humanitarian services
President Xi Jinping has encouraged the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) to focus on high-quality development and further improve its capability in providing humanitarian services.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a letter to the RCSC on the occasion of its 12th general congress, which opened in Beijing on Oct. 9.
From: Xinhua
China-led resolution on women’s rights wins broad support at UNHRC
A resolution marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by consensus on Oct. 9 during the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Chen Xu, China’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, introduced the draft resolution. It was co-submitted by China, Denmark, France, Kenya, and Mexico, and received widespread support, with 112 countries backing the initiative as co-sponsors.
Chen noted that the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, marking a historic milestone in the development of women’s rights globally.
From: Xinhua
Beijing introduces new policies to aid elderly population
The Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau and eleven other departments jointly issued 20 measures covering six categories to improve services for elderly citizens.
Beijing has 698,000 citizens aged 80 and above, among whom 163,600 are disabled, accounting for 23.44 percent of the total, according to a press conference held by the bureau on Oct. 9.
Additionally, there are 157,000 elderly individuals under 80 years old who are disabled or are suffering from dementia, according to statistics from the bureau.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China refines financial aid for students
China has rolled out enhancements to its student financial aid policies aimed at rewarding outstanding students and supporting those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, according to officials from the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission.
During a news conference in Beijing on Oct. 12, Vice-Minister of Finance Guo Tingting outlined a dual approach to refining the policies: incentivizing excellence while providing necessary assistance to those in need.
From: China Daily
China’s annual rule of law report focuses on human rights, business environment
China issued its annual report on the rule of law for 2023 on Oct. 14, releasing the document in both Chinese and English to enhance understanding of the country’s legal progress domestically and internationally.
The 2023 Annual Report on the Rule of Law in China, compiled by the China Law Society, marks the 16th consecutive year of its publication. The report highlights China’s achievements in legislation, judiciary, and law enforcement over the past year, while addressing key legal issues such as human rights protection, intellectual property rights, and environmental law.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Delegates from Islamic body hail Xinjiang’s stability, development
A 32-member delegation, including representatives of multiple countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and officials of the OIC General Secretariat, visited northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Oct. 16 to 19 at the invitation of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The delegates toured cities like Turpan, Hami and the regional capital Urumqi, expressing their admiration for the social stability, harmony and collaborative development among the region’s diverse ethnic groups.
The delegates emphasized the potential for collaboration in counter-terrorism, development and combating misinformation, underscoring the importance of international unity in the fight against terrorism.
From: Xinhua
China intensifies emergency food supply amid increasing extreme weather events
China has reinforced its emergency food supply in response to increasing extreme weather events and natural disasters, an official said on Oct. 16.
With over 1,200 grain market information monitoring stations established nationwide, the country is tracking changes in grain inventories, prices and sales to ensure that risks are promptly identified, Liu Huanxin, head of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, said during an interview with Xinhua.
All food authorities at the provincial, municipal and county levels have developed contingency plans, while over 59,000 emergency food supply outlets have been put into use nationwide, Liu said.
From: Xinhua
Peng Liyuan extends congratulations to UNESCO award ceremony for girls’, women’s education
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls’ and women’s education, sent a congratulatory message to the 2024 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education award ceremony held on Oct. 16 in Paris, France.
In her message, Peng paid high tribute and extended best wishes to the award-winning organizations from Uganda and Zambia, saying that girls’ and women’s education has a bearing on their growth and development, the well-being of numerous families and the world’s future.
Peng said that China has always attached great importance to the cause of girls’ and women’s education, actively pushing forward the global cause of women’s education while continuously improving the educational environment for women in China.
From: Xinhua
CSHRS executive VP Jiang Jianguo meets with Uzbekistan delegation
Jiang Jianguo, member of the standing committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), deputy director of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, and executive vice-president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS), met with a delegation led by Mirzatillo Tillaboev, first deputy of the National Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights in Beijing on Oct. 17. The two sides exchanged views on topics such as the China-Uzbekistan human rights cooperation and the development of China’s human rights cause.
From: en.humanrights.cn
40% girls aged 13-14 benefit from free HPV vaccination program
Free HPV vaccination programs led by local authorities have now covered 40 percent of girls aged around 13 to 14 years old nationwide, the National Health Commission said in a news conference on Oct. 18.
Delivering human papillomavirus vaccines to adolescent girls is essential to curbing the incidence of cervical cancer.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China expands elderly care services with focus on community-based solutions
China had a total of 410,000 elderly care institutions and facilities at the end of the second quarter this year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Oct. 21.
Of these, 369,000 were community-based elderly care facilities, reflecting a marked increase compared to 2019, when the numbers were roughly half their current levels, according to the ministry.
Specifically, the number of elderly care institutions has doubled, while that of community-based care facilities has grown by 120 percent over the same period.
From: Xinhua
Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights issues
Over 60 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries including Germany, Britain, Sweden, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic gathered in Berlin on Oct. 22 for a seminar focused on the protection of "new and emerging rights."
The seminar addressed key topics including social rights, economic inequality, the intersection of digital technology and human rights, and protecting human rights in the context of climate change.
The seminar, now in its eighth edition, is an institutionalized platform for in-depth exchanges and cooperation on human rights between China and Europe.
From: Xinhua
China’s air and water surface quality significantly improves, indicators reveal
China’s air quality and surface water quality has continued to improve in the first three quarters of this year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Oct. 22.
In 339 cities at the prefecture level and above nationwide, four out of the six major pollutant indicators — PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide — decreased; while the other two — sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide — remained stable, Pei Xiaofei, a spokesman of the ministry said during a news conference in Beijing.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Xinjiang boosts youth sports with over 1,200 sports-focused schools
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has established 1,214 national sports-focused schools specializing in football, basketball, and other sports, significantly boosting youth sports development, China’s Ministry of Education said on Oct. 23.
The report outlined a strategy of developing specialized sports programs across Xinjiang, China’s largest region. In the northern part of the region, schools emphasize equestrian sports, winter activities, and table tennis. Schools in the east focus on acrobatics and other strength-based sports, while in the south, football, basketball, and volleyball take priority.
From: Xinhua
Policies set to boost graduate job market in Wuhan
Wuhan has introduced new policies to boost employment, set to take effect on Oct. 25 and last for five years, according to a report by People’s Daily.
The newly issued measures include policies dedicated to helping college graduates start their first ventures. Eligible graduates can receive startup loans of up to 300,000 yuan ($42,420) as individuals, while qualified small and micro-enterprises can access loans of up to 5 million yuan. Those who transform from self-employed individuals to small and low-profit enterprises will be eligible for a reduced taxable income rate of 25 percent.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Xi urges efforts to bolster work in civil affairs
President Xi Jinping has called for enhancing inclusive and fundamental livelihood initiatives, as China prioritizes addressing pressing public concerns as part of a broader effort to advance the high-quality development of civil affairs work.
The directives from Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, were conveyed to participants at the 15th National Civil Affairs Conference, held in Beijing on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26.
Lauding the new progress achieved in all aspects of civil affairs in recent years, Xi emphasized the paramount importance of the people’s well-being in China’s modernization drive. He also urged Party committees and governments at all levels to adopt a people-centered approach in resolving the most practical problems that are of the greatest and most direct concern to the people.
From: China Daily/Xinhua
China sees 10.49m increase in urban jobs
In the first three quarters of this year, 10.49 million new urban jobs were created nationwide, with the overall employment situation remaining stable, China’s top employment authority said on Oct. 25.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released the latest national employment figures at a news conference on Oct. 25.
Statistics showed since the beginning of the year, the country has dispatched 43,000 college graduates to grassroots positions in education, agriculture, healthcare and rural revitalization.
By the end of September, about 33 million people who had been lifted out of poverty were employed.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China unveils new policy measures to boost birth support
China on Oct. 28 introduced a series of new birth support policies aimed at building a society more conducive to raising children, as the nation confronts profound demographic challenges posed by its rapidly aging population.
A directive from the State Council outlines 13 targeted measures to enhance childbirth support services, expand child care systems, strengthen support in education, housing and employment, and foster a birth-friendly social atmosphere.
From: Xinhua
Over 1,500 schools launch new alliance to promote inclusive education
With the aim to promote equitable and quality education for every child, the Thousand Schools Alliance for Inclusive Education was launched at the East China Normal University in Shanghai on Oct. 31.
The alliance has attracted 1,545 member schools from 29 cities and provinces across China, ranging from preschools and primary schools to high schools and universities, said Yuan Zhenguo, dean of Faculty of Education of East China Normal University.
"The alliance aims to focus on and ensure every child, especially those with special needs, has equitable and quality education. In the coming years, we will collaborate closely with experts and practitioners across the nation to expand the depth and breadth of inclusive education and eventually to contribute Chinese wisdom to the whole world," Yuan added.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
November 2024
Work plan aimed at building a secure environment for children’s healthy growth unveiled
A work plan aiming to bring government departments, families, schools and social efforts together to build a sound environment for children’s healthy growth was unveiled to the public on Nov. 1.
The document was jointly released by the Ministry of Education, as well as 16 other authorities, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Public Security, the National Health Commission and the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
To make primary and secondary school students grow healthy and happy, the plan requires government agencies, families, schools and social organizations, as well as more entities, such as those related to safety and culture, to form an alliance to provide children with comprehensive protection, address their prominent problems and enrich their daily lives.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
New Chinese draft law stipulates better protection for preschool children
Chinese lawmakers are considering a draft preschool education law that stipulates better protection of the rights and interests of preschool children.
The draft law was submitted on Nov. 4 to the ongoing session of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee for deliberation.
Kindergartens and other entities or individuals, before collecting, using, providing, disclosing, or otherwise processing personal information of preschool children, must obtain consent from their parents or other guardians and comply with relevant laws and regulations, the draft says.
From: Xinhua
China creates 2.45m jobs through work-relief programs
China has promoted the implementation of work-relief programs by local governments in key projects as well as agricultural and rural infrastructure projects to boost employment, the country’s top economic planning body said on Nov. 4.
In the first three quarters of 2024, these programs created a total of 2.45 million jobs for low-income workers, a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent, and distributed 31 billion yuan ($4.35 billion) in wages, up 22.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
These work-relief programs are aimed at people in need of employment, especially rural residents who have been lifted out of poverty, vulnerable individuals prone to returning to poverty, and migrant workers who have gone back to their hometowns.
From: Xinhua
China leads in combating desertification
With more than half of its reclaimable desertified land treated, China has taken the lead globally in achieving zero growth in land degradation and become the largest contributor to global afforestation, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Since 2012, China has seen its desertified land decrease by 4.3 million hectares, said Guan Zhiou, head of the administration, reporting to an ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, on Nov. 5.
From: China Daily
Recommendations made for strict implementation of China’s Social Insurance Law
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, urges more sound and scientific regulations and law on the nation’s social insurance operation after it sent an inspection team to review the implementation of the Social Insurance Law in recent months.
The inspection team, consisting of 19 members, visited 16 cities and prefectures in six provinces from June to July, including Shanghai, Heilongjiang and Guangdong, to review the implementation of the social insurance law. The team also authorized six provincial NPC standing committees in provinces and cities such as Zhejiang and Chongqing to review the law’s implementation during that period.
The inspection team has noted the progresses that the nation has reached in perfecting the social insurance system but also spotted several problems, according to the latest report it submitted to the NPC Standing Committee for review on Nov. 5.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
China unveils climate change action report
China released an annual climate action report on Nov. 6, outlining the country’s new initiatives for tackling climate change, and stating China’s position and proposals regarding the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).
The report of China’s policies and actions for addressing climate change has been compiled each year since 2008. This year’s report comprehensively showcases the progress and achievements in policies, measures and key initiatives across various sectors in response to climate change since 2023, demonstrating China’s responsible attitude, Xia Yingxian, an official with the MEE, said at the press briefing.
From: Global Times
Law better ensuring children’s safety to take effect next year
China has introduced its first Preschool Education Law, focusing on elevating the quality of preschool educators and protecting children’s safety and rights, officials and experts said on Nov. 11. The new law will come into effect on Children’s Day next year.
The new law stipulates clear qualification requirements for those working in early childhood education, including teachers, principals, childcare workers and child healthcare personnel, to ensure the safety and well-being of young children, said Zhang Wenbin, head of the Ministry of Education’s department of policies and regulations.
From: China Daily
China ramps up financial services for elderly
China’s top financial regulator on Nov. 14 urged financial institutions to improve services for the elderly, in a bid to address the needs of an aging population.
According to a guideline issued by the National Financial Regulatory Administration, financial institutions are tasked with optimizing branch layouts, upgrading facilities for seniors, enhancing mobile APPs, and promoting the use of portable smart services, among others.
The guideline also emphasized the development of elderly-friendly financial products and services, as well as strengthening consumer protection for the elderly clients.
From: Xinhua
Over 1,600 national standards set up to enhance food safety
A health official said on Nov. 14 that China has established 1,610 national food safety standards to help ensure food safety and promote industry development.
Tian Jianxin, deputy director of the National Health Commission’s department of food safety standards, risk surveillance and assessment, said during a news conference that these standards have covered 340 types of food and contained over 20,000 indicators. Together, they have formed a rigorous, systematic and advanced system.
The commission has also made amendments to some of them in recent years to adjust to the latest trends.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Top court launches AI-generated platform to help judges, public
A judicial platform generated by artificial intelligence has been registered at China’s cyberspace department, aiming to help judges improve work efficiency and give people easier access to legal services, according to the country’s top court.
The platform, along with its functions, was introduced by the People’s Court Press on Nov. 15 at a news conference of the Supreme People’s Court.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Chinese premier urges construction of good housing to better meet people’s needs
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Nov. 18 urged efforts to build safe, comfortable, green and smart homes to better meet people’s high-quality housing needs.
Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when he visited a construction technology exhibition in Beijing.
The needs of various groups with different living habits, age ranges and economic capabilities should be taken into consideration — especially new demand in such areas as aging adaptability and child-friendliness — in the construction of new homes and in renovating existing homes, the premier said.
From: Xinhua
Report highlights China’s protection of human rights for all
A recent report released by the China Society for Human Rights Studies has highlighted China’s progress in protecting the human rights of all demographics and social groups.
The 2024 edition of the Annual Report on China’s Human Rights outlines China’s work to protect the human rights of the country’s women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable groups in 2023, including improvements in the accessible design of public spaces and the protection of minors in cyberspace.
It also analyzes the country’s measures to protect the interests and rights of workers in emerging industries such as the food delivery and ride-hailing services, as well as its measures to protect the right of rural residents to participate in and supervise local infrastructure projects.
From: Xinhua
Global scholars gather to discuss human rights in ancient Chinese classics
Fine traditional Chinese culture contains many ideas related to human rights, which can provide historical resources and enlightenment for the cause of human rights in today’s world. That is why scholars across the globe gathered in central China’s Hunan Province for a conference on Nov. 20.
Scholars explored the ideas of human rights on the basis of Chinese classics, and promoted exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, at the International Academic Conference on the Ideas of Human Rights in Ancient Chinese Classics, jointly hosted by China Society for Human Rights Studies, the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Hunan Provincial Committee, and Hunan University.
During the main forum and four sub-forums, over 200 scholars from countries including China, the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Italy, Japan, Pakistan and Portugal shared their insights.
From: Xinhua
China issues guideline to promote employment for migrant workers
China will further promote high-quality and sufficient employment for migrant workers and facilitate their urbanization process, according to a guideline published on Nov. 22.
The guideline, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and nine other central authorities, stressed the need to stabilize and expand employment for migrant workers, while calling for multiple measures to broaden their employment channels.
China will work to enhance working skills of migrant workers, safeguard their labor rights and interests, and improve the long-term mechanism for controlling arrears of wages, according to the guideline.
From: Xinhua
More people to earn first aid certifications from Red Cross Society of China
The Red Cross Society of China said on Nov. 27 that it aims to train 16 million more people to obtain its first aid certifications in the next five years.
The organization said during a news conference held in Shanghai that it has trained and issued certifications to 15.26 million people and equipped 83,000 automated external defibrillators in schools, neighborhoods, bus stations and other public venues in the past five years.
It said more efforts will be made to further improve quality and efficiency of its training programs.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
Senior CPC official calls for enhanced prevention of juvenile delinquency
Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Chen Wenqing on Nov. 27 stressed that enhancing the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency is significant to maintaining social security and responding to public concerns.
Chen, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks at a symposium on the development of juvenile courts in China.
From: Xinhua
Over 90 drugs to be added to national medical reimbursement list
China will add 91 drugs to its national medical reimbursement list next year, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Nov. 28.
Among the newly-added drugs, 89 have been included following price negotiations or bidding with drug manufacturers, resulting in an average price cut of 63 percent.
The new list will take effect on Jan 1, 2025, and is expected to save patients more than 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) next year.
From: chinadaily.com.cn
