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made for welfare

--exempted from

added tax.

of tax policy.

35% of disabled

enterprises in respect

Welfare enterprises employing Fore than

employees out of the total number of workers will be

profits tax. Those enterprises employing

more than 50% of disabled employees out of the total number

of workers will be exempted from products tax or value

Moreover, support is also lent to welfare

enterprises in such aspects as production, operation,

technology, capital, supplies and working space. Thirdly,

with respect to working conditions, products most suitable

for production by disabled persons are chosen; posting is

arranged according to one's ability; efforts are made to

design and install production facilities suitable for their

use, and the necessary welfare amenities are provided.

At present, over 70% of disabled persons living in

the cities who have a certain ability to work are under

employment. In some cities, the employment rate even

Giving employment to disabled persons not

exceeds 90%.

only improves their standard of living, spiritual

well-being and their social status, but also releases their

family nembers of their burden and enhances social

stability. This Chinese characterised method of solving

the problem of disabled persons has received the attention

and favourable

society.

comments from various sectors of

the