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flag China allocates $20B in aid for 2026 Spring Festival and winter, expanding support for vulnerable groups.

flag China is expanding social assistance ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival and winter, allocating 141 billion yuan ($20 billion) in central funds. flag Provinces including Beijing and Shanghai are distributing cash, vouchers, and goods. flag Measures include streamlined aid applications, expanded heating subsidies, and timely subsistence allowances. flag Authorities are using data and field visits to identify vulnerable groups—such as elderly, disabled, and seriously ill individuals—and are providing emergency shelter, food, and clothing in public spaces. flag Temporary aid programs have been strengthened for those facing sudden hardship, including the unemployed and new graduates, with simplified approval for medical and education-related emergencies. flag Social assistance hotlines remain open.

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