⚖️ Quick snapshot: During the Chinese mainland's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), public legal services delivered over 170 million free or low-cost consultations – imagine every person in Sri Lanka and Nepal combined getting legal advice! 🤯
At a recent press conference, the Ministry of Justice's Minister He Rong highlighted key efforts to make legal help more balanced and accessible across regions, targeting groups like migrant workers, people with disabilities, the elderly, young folks, plus military personnel and their families.
Here's the breakdown of professionals on the ground:
- 830 000 lawyers
- 67 000 arbitrators
- 15 000 notaries
- 40 000 judicial appraisers
- 12 000 legal aid workers
Together, they handle over 40 million cases each year – everything from contract disputes to citizenship queries.
Internationally, the Chinese mainland signed 91 treaties on legal assistance and 19 on transferring sentenced persons, processing more than 16 000 cross-border legal requests. Plus, 207 law-firm offices have popped up in 37 countries and regions, supporting businesses and individuals 'going global.' 🌏
What's in it for you? Whether you're a freelance content creator in Bangkok needing quick advice or a startup founder in Bengaluru expanding overseas, faster mobile-friendly legal support is coming your way. Next time you hit a legal bump, remember these updates – help is just a tap away! 😉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
