New law to provide accessible and efficient support for vulnerable groups

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  Shane Bigham with you on this Thursday, April 30th, 2026.

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  On today's program, China's new social assistance law aims to provide accessible

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  and efficient support for vulnerable groups.

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  islands administered by the Taiwan region.

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  Choreographer is up for a prestigious award in the UK.

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  Now checking the day's top stories.

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  China's top legislature has adopted a new law on social assistance,

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  aiming to provide more accessible and efficient support for vulnerable groups across the country.

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  That law will take effect on July 1st.

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