What happened
On August 21, China’s Ministry of Finance said at a State Council press conference that the 2026 childcare subsidy has been distributed: more than 25 million infants and their families have received it, while about 24 million children in care benefit from one prepaid year of preschool tuition.
Key figures
| Item | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Childcare subsidy | 25M+ infants and families |
| Free preschool year | ~24M children in care |
| Other support | Free flu shots for rural seniors 65+ |
What it means for families
The subsidy and tuition waiver directly cut cash and childcare costs for families with children under 6 — a concrete step toward universally accessible parenting support. Check your local health office or subdistrict notices for eligibility and payment timelines so you don’t miss out.
Source
State Council Information Office press conference (Aug 21, 2026), Ministry of Finance; Xinhua reporting.
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