Core Points - The "Changzhou Xiju Protection and Inheritance Regulations" is the first collaborative legislative project since Changzhou obtained legislative power, aimed at establishing a systematic protection and inheritance system for Xiju [1][2][3] - The regulations emphasize collaborative efforts between Changzhou and Wuxi in areas such as artistic performances, play creation, and talent cultivation, and set June 7 as "Xiju Day" [1][2] - The implementation of the regulations is expected to enhance cultural soft power and address challenges in the protection of Xiju, including talent training and policy support [2][3] Legislative Process and Features - The regulations consist of 28 articles and were developed using a "small, fast, and flexible" legislative approach [1] - A joint meeting system and information-sharing platform will be established to facilitate ongoing collaboration between Changzhou and Wuxi [2] Implementation Measures - The regulations will promote the establishment of a talent cultivation system, including recognizing representative inheritors and supporting educational institutions to offer relevant courses [1][2] - Changzhou plans to institutionalize "Xiju into schools" initiatives and encourage cross-disciplinary integration to expand the application of Xiju [1][2] Legal Framework - The regulations were approved by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress on September 30, 2025, and will take effect on December 1, 2025, marking a new phase in the legal and systematic protection of Xiju [3]