Childcare subsidies that parents receive in accordance with the national childcare subsidy policy are exempt from individual income tax, according to a notice jointly released by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration on Friday.

China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talent.

Eligible preschool children without Shenzhen hukou, or household registration, will be covered by the city’s basic medical insurance program from Sept. 1, according to the city authority.

Preschool care and education fees for children enrolled in the final year of public kindergarten nationwide will be waived from the autumn semester of this year.