Premier Li Qiang Leads Comprehensive Policy Push on Ecology and Social Welfare
Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on Sunday, unveiling a multi-pronged strategy to address environmental conservation, child welfare reforms, and nuclear energy development. The session underscored China’s commitment to balancing ecological sustainability with social progress.
Safeguarding Aquatic Ecosystems
The meeting highlighted China’s ongoing improvements in aquatic ecosystems, calling for “scientific, law-based, and targeted” approaches to pollution control. Officials emphasized coordinated action to enhance water resources, curb excess emissions, and strengthen monitoring systems—a critical move for regions like Zhejiang Province, where industrial growth intersects with environmental protection needs.
Strengthening Child Welfare Systems
Prioritizing children’s development, the State Council outlined measures to improve service systems addressing living conditions, healthcare, education, and mental health for vulnerable youth. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to fortify social safety nets amid China’s demographic shifts.
Nuclear Energy Expansion with Safety Focus
Approving new nuclear power projects—including in Sanmen, Zhejiang Province—the meeting stressed adherence to “the highest global safety standards.” Authorities pledged to enhance safety supervision capacity, reflecting China’s dual focus on clean energy expansion and risk mitigation.
Healthcare Reform Advances
The draft healthcare security law, approved in principle, will now proceed to the National People’s Congress Standing Committee for deliberation. This legislation aims to address systemic challenges in China’s rapidly evolving medical landscape.
