Beijing, December 17 (NA) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to implement a regulation aimed at promoting reading among the public, which will come into effect on February 1, 2026.
The regulation aims to raise the intellectual, moral, scientific, and cultural standards of the population, as well as to improve overall social civility, in line with the country's strategy to solidify its position as a socialist cultural power.
Editorial Quality and Equitable Access
The regulation emphasizes the importance of improving publication quality and fostering the production of high-level editorial content. It also establishes the need to scientifically plan and construct public reading facilities, such as libraries and community spaces.
Furthermore, it promotes the integration of digital and traditional reading and urges digital service providers to strengthen content management and disseminate high-quality materials.
Social and Territorial Focus
The document provides specific support for reading initiatives in rural areas, former revolutionary bases, ethnic regions, border areas, and less developed regions of the country.
It also aims to improve access to reading for specific groups, including children and teenagers, people with disabilities, and the elderly, with the goal of reducing cultural and educational gaps.
According to the Chinese government, the regulation seeks to consolidate reading as a key tool for the country's social, cultural, and educational development.
