China’s Annual Rural Policy Roadmap Urges Better Protection for Women and Children

An annual policy document that sets the tone for the Chinese government’s rural plans has called for more to be done to protect women and children, as well as guarding against a resurgence in poverty and ensuring a stable food supply.

The No. 1 document (link in Chinese), jointly issued Tuesday by the State Council and the Central Committee of the Communist Party, mentioned the need to effectively improve rural governance and maintain safety and stability, requiring harsh crackdown on illegal acts and crimes that violate and harm the rights of women and children.