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China adopts law to strengthen social assistance system
(Xinhua) 14:04, April 30, 2026
BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at strengthening basic living support and providing a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
The law was passed after its third reading at a legislative session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, which runs from Monday to Thursday.
The law will take effect on July 1, 2026.
(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Hongyu)
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