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generally

improved,

thus

easing

inconveniences to the lives of the masses.

off the various

Furthermore, by the end of 1989, the total number

At

of social welfare enterprises in our city already exceeded

1,700, taking care of nearly 30,000 disabled persons.

present, proper arrangements have been made for 90% of the

disabled in the urban and suburban areas and 80% of the

disabled in the rural areas and counties, who have working

ability.

contributes to the social stability and

This

development of the Beijing Municipality.

S-SW

Office of the Welfare Department

August 1991

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