right of citizens to form associations and for the protection of the legitimate rights of such social groups. 56. The State Council also published the Regulations on the Occupational Protection of Women Employees in July 1989, a set of protective measures against particular difficulties encountered by women employees at work. Enacted in addition to and as an improvement of the 1953 Regulations on Labour Insurance of the People's Republic of China, these new regulations are specifically directed at the working conditions and insurance needs of women employees. 57. The State Council further published Regulations on the Organization of People's Commissions of Conciliation on 17 June 1989, article 3 of which stipulates that; "A people's commission of conciliation in a multi-nationality area shall have members who represent minority groups." 58. For the protection of the physical and mental health of children, article 27 of the Working Regulations of Kindergartens stipulates that; "Generally kindergartens shall use the national language - Mandarin. However, kindergartens that enrol minority children may use the local minority language." 59. To improve the cultural quality of citizens, the State Council promulgated Regulations on Literacy in February 1988. Regulation 2 stipulates that ; "All illiterates and semi-illiterates between the ages of 15 and 40, except those who are incapacitated, shall have the right and obligation to undertake literacy training, regardless of sex, ethnic nationality or race. Illiterates and semi-illiterates over the age of 40 are nevertheless encouraged to enrol in literacy classes." 60. The State Council promulgated the Provisional Regulations on Higher Self-Education and Examinations in March 1988. Regulation 3 stipulates that; "All citizens of the People's Republic of China, regardless of sex, age, ethnic nationality, race and educational level, are hereby encouraged to participate in higher self-education examinations." 61. The National Bureau of Tourism in December 1987 published the Provisional 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on the laws and regulations implemented by the State Council of China in the late 1980s, aimed at promoting social welfare, equality, and education among its citizens. The measures mentioned include protection of women's rights, minority groups, and children's health and education, as well as literacy training and higher education opportunities. While some of these initiatives may have indirect economic benefits, the primary focus seems to be on social development rather than economic growth.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Culture