Cutting of red tape to boost businesses

decided to step up oversight during the pilot reform process.

Also, a total of 52 administrative approvals by central government departments will be canceled, most of them concerning employment, entrepreneurship, investment and conducting business. in compulsory education.

The circular requires that all levels of government should implement the compulsory education law and the Law on the Protection of Minors to protect students’ right to receive education.

Entertainment sites that can be harmful to students’ physical and mental health are not allowed to operate near schools. At the same time, business entities found recruiting minors under the age of 16 will face sanctions.

General and vocational education in rural areas should be combined, and assistance to students with learning difficulties should be a major focus in controlling dropout rates.

Poverty relief work should give priority to helping financially challenged students. Prioritized assistance should be given to disabled children, the children of people with disabilities or in prison, and children in less developed ethnic group areas, to lift them out of poverty. Dec 1 following a State Council notice on the issue signed by Premier Li Keqiang on Sept 6. The regulation was passed at the State Council’s executive meeting on June 7 in order to encourage and regulate voluntary services in China.

Volunteers may register their personal information, service skills and service time on the volunteer service information system, designated by civil administration departments, or register through volunteer service organizations. Volunteer service organizations can be registered as social groups, social service organizations, or foundations in accordance with related laws and regulations.

Volunteer service organizations have their own mandate in recruiting volunteers, providing them with skill training needed by certain volunteer activities, and protecting their legitimate rights such as purchasing personal accident insurance. Volunteers should follow the arrangements for volunteer service organizations, including accepting necessary training before participating in volunteer activities. Volunteer services and activities for emergencies should be coordinated by agencies authorized by the government.

Local governments above county level are urged to establish and improve their volunteer service management and publishing system.