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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — As China has built the world's largest social security system, women in the country now enjoy more comprehensive, reliable and equitable social security, according to a white paper titled "China's Achievements in All-Round Development of Women's Affairs in the New Era" released by the State Council Information Office on Friday.
According to the document, China's health insurance and old-age insurance systems have achieved full coverage. By 2024, 651 million women, or 49.1 percent of the total, were covered by basic health insurance.
In addition, 260 million women were covered by the basic pension insurance for rural and non-working urban residents, and 260 million women participated in the basic pension program for urban employees.
Maternity protection in China has also been significantly improved, according to the White Paper. It notes that by the end of 2024, 111 million women will be covered by the maternity insurance system.
Social security for women in need is increasingly being strengthened, the White Paper notes. -0-
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