Group 1: Retirement Policy - The new policy will gradually raise the statutory retirement age for male employees from 60 to 63 years and for female employees from 50/55 to 55/58 years over a period of 15 years starting from January 1, 2025 [2][3] Group 2: Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - A new national medical insurance drug list will be implemented on January 1, 2025, adding 91 new drugs, including 13 for rare diseases, bringing the total to over 90 rare disease treatments covered [5] Group 3: Food Safety - A new national standard for food additives will come into effect on February 8, 2025, aimed at enhancing food safety and encouraging product development by enterprises [7][8] Group 4: Consumer Protection - A judicial interpretation regarding prepaid consumption disputes will take effect on May 1, 2025, addressing issues like refund difficulties and invalidating unfair terms [9][10] Group 5: Marriage Registration - The revised marriage registration regulations will allow for nationwide processing without the need for a household registration book, effective from May 10, 2025 [11] Group 6: Housing Standards - New residential project standards will require a minimum building height of 3 meters, effective from May 1, 2025, to better meet the living quality demands of the public [12] Group 7: Labor and Employment - The Labor Ability Appraisal Management Measures will enhance convenience for workers starting January 1, 2025, by reducing redundant documentation requirements [17][18] - The classification of occupational diseases will be updated to 12 categories with 135 types, effective August 1, 2025, aligning with international standards [19][20] Group 8: Transportation and Technology - New safety standards for electric bicycles will limit the maximum design speed to 25 km/h, effective September 1, 2025, improving safety features [21] - From October 1, 2025, electronic invoices will be fully adopted in the railway and civil aviation sectors, eliminating paper travel documents [22][25] Group 9: Pension System - Adjustments to personal pension withdrawal policies will be implemented to enhance flexibility and meet diverse needs, effective from October 1, 2025 [23]

Regulatory Changes - The "Regulations on Sharing Government Data" will take effect on August 1, emphasizing unified directory management of government data and prohibiting unauthorized use or sharing of data obtained through sharing [1] - The "New Classification and Directory of Occupational Diseases" will also be implemented on August 1, expanding from 10 categories and 132 types of occupational diseases to 12 categories and 135 types, including new categories for occupational musculoskeletal diseases and occupational mental and behavioral disorders [1] - The "Administrative Penalty Discretionary Power Standards for Cybersecurity Violations" will be enforced on August 1, stipulating heavier penalties for severe violations affecting network information and data security [1] Financial Sector Regulations - The "Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Management Measures for Precious Metals and Gemstone Practitioners" will be effective on August 1, requiring institutions to report cash purchases of gold and diamonds exceeding 100,000 yuan [2] - The "Management Measures for Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents in the Business Sector of the People's Bank of China" will also take effect on August 1, outlining reporting requirements for financial institutions in the event of cybersecurity incidents [2] Safety and Quality Regulations - The "Defective Special Equipment Recall Management Rules" will be implemented on August 1, covering special equipment such as elevators and amusement facilities, detailing the recall process [3] - The "Cosmetic Safety Risk Monitoring and Evaluation Management Measures" will take effect on August 1, focusing on monitoring five categories of risk substances that could harm health [4] - The "Labeling Management Regulations for Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces" will be enforced starting August 1, 2025, requiring labels to include production dates and shelf life [4]