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.
Following the adoption of a new law, the application process for social assistance in China will become more streamlined, while protection of applicants' personal data will be significantly strengthened.
Lawmakers are advancing a draft law aimed at strengthening basic living support and building a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
Authorities should streamline procedures for social assistance to ensure people in need can receive help more conveniently and efficiently, according to a draft law under review by lawmakers.