🌟 During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), the Chinese mainland supercharged its social safety net, boosting support for millions in need! From bigger allowances to elder care upgrades, here's the lowdown👇
💰 Bigger Allowances: The average urban subsistence allowance jumped by 19.6%, and rural allowances climbed 21.3% since 2020. Now, 39.4 million low-income residents and 4.82 million extremely poor people receive regular support to cover essentials.
🧒 Child Protection 2.0: Welfare coverage has expanded to include orphans, left-behind children of migrant workers, and migrant kids—moving toward a full child protection and care system.
🤝 Disability Support: Living and nursing subsidies, enhanced care for the severely disabled, and community rehabilitation services for mental health have reached over 1.26 million people so far.
👵 Elder Care Revolution: By the end of 2024, the Chinese mainland had established 406,000 care facilities and nearly 8 million beds. Over the past five years, 2.24 million home renovations for seniors with special needs were completed, alongside 2,990 age-friendly communities and 86,000 elderly canteens serving 3 million seniors daily.
💍 Life Events Simplified: Marriage registration is more streamlined, while funeral services got a major upgrade—3,350 public ash facilities and 16,800 cemeteries now offer dignified farewell options.
❤️ Charity & Compassion: The charity sector is booming, with over 16,000 registered organizations (70% more since 2020) and annual donations topping 200 billion yuan, reflecting a rising culture of giving back.
"The bottom-line social security network has become stronger and denser," said Lu Zhiyuan, Minister of Civil Affairs. "We're making sure the benefits of modernization reach everyone." 👍
No matter if you're a student researching global trends, a young entrepreneur eyeing market insights, or just someone who cares, this expanded safety net shows real-life policy impact—keeping communities strong across the Chinese mainland.🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
