“百城万圈”目标启动 便民生活圈迈向全龄友好新时代

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments issued a notice to expand the coverage of the "15-minute convenient living circle" in urban areas, aiming to create a quality living environment that is friendly for all ages [1][2]. Group 1: Expansion and Coverage - The notice outlines 20 specific tasks to enhance the coverage of the convenient living circle in urban and county-level main urban areas [1]. - By July 2025, 6,255 convenient living circles are expected to be established across 210 pilot areas, serving approximately 129 million residents [1]. - The goal is to achieve a "Hundred Cities, Ten Thousand Circles" initiative by 2030, ensuring full coverage in major urban areas and qualified county communities [2]. Group 2: Service and Facility Upgrades - The notice emphasizes the integration of elderly and child care services into the living circle, promoting professional care, social activities, and child-friendly facilities [2]. - Future living circles will focus on quality assurance, encouraging brand chain enterprises to enter communities and fostering small, specialized stores [2]. - New business models such as self-service storage and shared spaces are encouraged to enhance community services [2]. Group 3: Policy Support and Integration - The notice includes policy integration to support supermarkets, convenience stores, and other essential services as part of the emergency supply system [3]. - Tax incentives and financial support measures are outlined to bolster the development of the living circles, including long-term care insurance and service consumption loans [3].