China issues white paper on protecting disabled persons' rights, interests in 70 years

The white paper is released by the State Council Information Office. [Photo/CCTV]

BETTER EMPLOYMENT, INSURANCE

In the past decade, the size and structure of employed persons with disabilities have remained stable, and the number has risen by 300,000 every year. In 2018, another 367,000 persons with certified disabilities were employed, according to the white paper.

By 2018, the employment figure of people with certified disabilities had reached 9.48 million.

The social security system for persons with disabilities has been steadily improved. By March 2018, over 9 million persons with disabilities had received urban or rural subsistence allowances.

By 2018, 25.61 million persons with disabilities had been covered by urban and rural social old-age insurance, and 10.24 million received pensions.

"They enjoy social assistance, welfare and insurance benefits according to regulations, and lead a higher-quality life with a greater sense of gain," the white paper said.