China offers winter comfort to people in need
Time:2024-05-22 00:42:36 Source:politicsViews(143)
BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Local governments in China have spent 1.91 billion yuan (268.8 million U.S. dollars) on heating assistance, aiding over 4.85 million households to brave the winter chill, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said at a press conference Tuesday.
The supporting measures included providing heating subsidies for families facing difficulties, reducing or waiving heating fees, and supplying warm clothing, fuel, and other winter essentials.
Civil affairs departments nationwide have also launched a targeted assistance campaign, distributing 135,000 winter clothing and food items to help over 195,000 people in temporary difficulties get through the winter, the ministry said.
Previous:Norwegian Cruise Line, Wix.com rise; Cushman & Wakefield, Target fall, Monday, 5/20/2024
Next:Candice Swanepoel wows in a shimmering black flared jumpsuit as she joins ab
You may also like
- The 13 style rules that every midlife woman MUST follow (and yes, beige really is banned!)
- Why foreign enterprises double down on investment in China
- China launches new satellite group
- Haier's dishwasher factory put into production in Chongqing
- Sarah Jessica Parker divides opinion with enormous hat on set of And Just Like That
- Xi Congratulates Muizzu on Election as Maldives President
- SOEs' AI push may transform industries
- Boeing ousts head of its 737 MAX program
- Sports betting roundup: Xander Schauffele's final putt pays off for bettors