Chinanews client Beijing, April 1st, unknowingly, a quarter has passed in 2020. With the arrival of April, a number of new policies and regulations have been implemented, let's see which ones are relevant to you.

On March 25, Ningxia Yucai Middle School, the faculty and staff disinfected the suitcases of returning students. Photo by China News Agency reporter Yu Jing

Clear school schedules in many places in April or welcome the "small peak" of school

As the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in China has been basically interrupted, people's production and life in various places have gradually recovered, and primary and secondary schools have begun to resume classes and school.

Earlier, there were already provinces in which seniors and juniors returned to school one after another, and entering April may usher in a "small peak" of school.

For example, the People's Government of Qinghai Province issued a notice on the evening of March 21, and the 45 counties (cities, districts, and executive committees) of the province will be all transferred to normal prevention and control management. Schools will start from January 1st to April 15th.

The Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Education has also recently issued a notice stating that the province will start classes on April 7, 2020 in batches and at different times.

Xinjiang clearly affiliated colleges and universities will start in batches on April 8th, 2020 in the spring semester. The specific start date of each school shall be determined by the school according to the epidemic prevention and control and teaching preparation, and the teachers and students shall be notified in advance.

In some provinces, although the timetable for starting a school has not been clearly defined, education and teaching work in the spring semester has also been deployed. For example, Beijing will launch online subject teaching in primary and secondary schools from April 13.

Photo by Xin Bing reporter Han Bing

Electronic equipment must not be eaten inside the subway

From April, passengers traveling on the subway should pay attention to the "Administrative Measures on the Organization and Service of Urban Rail Transit Passenger Transport" issued by the Ministry of Transport, which will be implemented on April 1, and uncivilized behaviors such as eating in cars and putting mobile phones outside will be prohibited. .

In terms of passenger behavior norms, the Measures clarify 10 types of prohibited behaviors that affect operational safety, and 7 types of binding behaviors that affect order.

10 types of prohibited behaviors include: Intercepting trains, forcibly getting on and off the train when the train door or platform door reminds the alarm bell, picking the door after the door or platform door is closed; unauthorized operation of buttons and switch devices with warning signs, in a non-emergency state Use emergency or safety devices; smoke in stations and trains, ignite open flames, etc.

The 7 types of restrictive behaviors include: riding balance bikes, electric vehicles (excluding disabled mopeds), bicycles, using skateboards and skates; eating on trains (except infants and patients); selling products or engaging in marketing activities, begging Performing arts, singing and dancing performances, loud and noisy, using external sound when using electronic devices; spitting, drowning, spitting gum, littering peels, paper scraps and other waste, lying or stepping on seats.

Formal removal of restrictions on foreign investment in securities companies

From April 1, China will officially lift restrictions on foreign ownership of securities companies and public fund management companies.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission stated on March 13 that in accordance with the unified deployment of China's financial industry to the outside world, the requirements of the first-phase economic and trade agreement between China and the United States were implemented, and after a coordinated study, the restrictions on foreign shareholding ratios of securities companies will be lifted from April 1, 2020. Qualified foreign investors may submit an application for the establishment of a securities company or the change of the actual controller of the company in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations, relevant regulations of the CSRC and relevant service guidelines.

Data Map: Busy terminal lobby of Chengdu Airport. Photo by Lu Junming

New rules for "Visa Specialist Card": Forgery and alteration will be handled according to law and regulations

The "Administrative Regulations on the Use of Visa Cards for Outbound Tourism Organizations" issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will come into effect on April 1.

The regulations clearly state that the Visa Specialist Card refers to a bilateral tourism agreement signed between China and the relevant countries and regions. In order to facilitate the outbound tourism organizations to apply for an outbound tourism group visa to the embassy or consulate in the country and region of the outbound tourism, Printed by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, which is used to prove the identity of the tourist visa application personnel of outbound tourism groups and organizations to the embassies and consulates in China.

The regulations point out that if outbound tourism organizations and related units and individuals forge or alter visa visa professional staff cards, the cultural and tourism administrative departments will take serious measures in accordance with laws and regulations.

Establish a "blacklist" system for offshore fishery practitioners

The newly revised "Regulations on the Management of Ocean Fisheries" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will also come into effect on April 1.

Provisions were made to sort out the original 11 types of illegal situations, and it was illegal to add IUU fishing and intentionally shut down the monitoring of ship space monitoring equipment. 13 types of illegal activities were listed and punished according to the severity of the circumstances. Enterprises with serious violations of law will be suspended Or disqualification.

At the same time, the newly revised "Regulations on the Management of Ocean Fisheries" clearly establishes a "blacklist" system for employees in ocean fisheries. Major management personnel of enterprises that have serious violations of laws and regulations, are primarily responsible for major production safety accidents, and cause incidents of violations related to ocean fishing 2. The person in charge of the project and the captain are included in the "blacklist" management of the offshore fishing industry.

The first alpine automatic weather station in the Qaidam Basin was completed and put into operation. The picture shows the meteorological technical support staff at the site of Seth Teng construction station. Photo by Zhang Xian

China's surface meteorological observations will be fully automated starting in April

According to the “Circular on Operational Reform of National Terrestrial Meteorological Observation Automation Reform” previously issued by the China Meteorological Administration, starting from April 1, the automatic reform of terrestrial meteorological observation will be switched from trial operation to formal business operation. This means that China's surface weather observations will be fully automated.

Compared with manual observations, the observation capabilities of automated meteorological observations are significantly enhanced. The observation frequency is 4 to 8 times higher than the manual observation, which effectively makes up for the lack of the original artificial observation data. At the same time, the transmission time of observation data was increased from minutes to seconds, and the transmission frequency was increased from 5 minutes to 1 minute. The frequency and efficiency of data transmission increased significantly.

Data Map: A takeaway delivery staff delivers meals to the orderer. China News Agency reporter Hou Yushe

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——Zhejiang: Zhejiang Standards for Internet Ordering and Delivery will be implemented from April 1st

Zhejiang Province's local standard online meal ordering and delivery operation code was officially implemented from April 1.

The standard stipulates that the distribution box should be harmless to the human body, and has the characteristics of air tightness, cushioning, heat preservation, heat resistance and low temperature resistance. The internal and external surfaces should be clean, free of damage, attachments, oil (soup) stains, foam and odor. Wash and disinfect daily.

As far as the distribution personnel are concerned, the standard stipulates that the distribution personnel should receive food safety and personal hygiene training, hold a health certificate, and have to suspend distribution if they have diseases that hinder food safety. At the same time, maintain personal hygiene and protect yourself during an epidemic.

In addition, the standard specifies the distribution process, focusing on specific requirements for food packaging, contactless distribution, and takeaway seals. For example, food service providers should mark consumption reminders such as "use as soon as possible", or mark the processing time and expiry date; take out seals at food packaging seals and other places to avoid contact with food without damaging the seals.

The picture shows the night scene of Sanya International Duty Free City. Photo by Luo Yunfei

——Hainan: It is forbidden to bring imported goods with tax reduction or exemption from the island for sale

The "Interim Regulations on Anti-Smuggling in Hainan Province" will come into effect on April 1, 2020.

The regulations are linked to the Customs Law, the Hainan Outlying Islands Duty Free Policy and the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. It not only prohibits smuggling under the Customs Law, but also explicitly prohibits violations of the state and the province's supervision of Hainan Free Trade Port tax reduction and exemption of imported goods and articles. It is stipulated that the tax-exempt import goods, articles are transported, carried and mailed out of the island for profit.

At the same time, the regulations clearly prohibit the operation of imported goods without legal source certification, and require import goods operators to request or copy the legal source certification of imported goods, establish voucher files and purchase and sales record systems; and prohibit any unit or individual from smuggling illegally. Criminal acts and unlawful provenance of imported goods Business operations provide loans, funds, account numbers, invoices, certificates, customs documents, or provide transportation, storage, mailing and other conveniences; the use of ships, vehicles, aircraft and other means of transportation for transportation and acquisition is prohibited Selling goods or articles that are prohibited or prohibited by the state from entering or leaving the country, or transporting, purchasing, or selling imported goods that are tax-deducted without legal certification.

Data Map: Mount Yuntai in early spring. Photoshoot

——Henan: Expansion of discount tickets for scenic spots

The revised "Henan Province Tourism Regulations" will be officially implemented on April 1.

According to the regulations, Henan red tourist attractions should be open to the public free of charge, and tourist attractions built on public resources should gradually reduce ticket prices. Scenic spots built on public resources should provide free tickets for senior citizens over 60 years of age, minors less than 140 cm tall, disabled people, active duty soldiers, people's police, and national fire rescue workers, and for people's teachers and those under 18 Half-price tickets are available for minors and full-time college students.

In case of violation of the above provisions, the competent department of culture and tourism of the people's government at or above the county level shall order correction and impose a fine of 3,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan on the scenic spot. (Finish)