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China Allocates 150 Million Yuan for Typhoon Relief Efforts

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The State Council of China has taken swift action to address the aftermath of Super Typhoon Bhattacharya, which has caused widespread devastation in South China. According to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management, central natural disaster relief funds totaling 150 million yuan have been allocated to support flood control and emergency rescue efforts in Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian provinces. This decision was made in line with General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions on flood control and disaster relief, as well as the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Finance has allocated 150 million yuan in central natural disaster relief funds to support flood control and typhoon emergency rescue and relief efforts in Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian provinces.
  • The funds will be used to relocate affected people, address hazards, conduct secondary disaster risk assessments, and conduct emergency remediation efforts to minimize the impact of the disaster.
  • The Ministry of Finance requires the finance departments of the affected provinces to allocate disaster relief funds to the disaster-stricken areas as soon as possible and improve the fund supervision mechanism to prevent misappropriation.
  • The allocation of funds is in response to General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions on flood control and disaster relief, as well as the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council.
  • The funds will be used to provide emergency support for people affected by the typhoon, with a focus on protecting their lives and property.
  • The Ministry of Finance will closely monitor the use of the funds to ensure that they are effectively used in the disaster-stricken areas and that the affected people receive the support they need.

Statistics:

  • 150 million yuan: The amount of central natural disaster relief funds allocated by the Ministry of Finance to support flood control and emergency rescue efforts.
  • 48 hours: The timeframe in which the finance departments of the affected provinces must allocate disaster relief funds to the disaster-stricken areas.
  • 3 provinces: Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian are the provinces affected by the typhoon, which will receive support from the central government.

Sources:

  • *Gov.cn* (2025-09-24) https://www.gov.cn/lianbo/bumen/202509/content_7042147.htm

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