China unveils youth development plan

Central authorities released China's first 10-year youth development plan on Thursday, vowing it will offer better policies, education and healthcare services for the age group.

In the Middle and Long-term Youth Development Plan (2016-25), published by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, China's Cabinet, youth is defined as people from 14 to 35 years old.

"This is the first time central authorities have released a development plan specifically for China's youth," said Deng Xiquan, director of the China Youth and Children Research Center's Youth Research Institute. "It is an important milestone in the country's youth development projects," he told Xinhua News Agency.