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China launches first national subsidy program for disabled seniors

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China has just launched its first-ever national-level eldercare subsidy program for seniors with disabilities.
According to the policy issued by the finance ministry (MoF) and civil affairs ministry (MCA) on Wednesday, under the program:

Eligible seniors will receive monthly care service vouchers ...