China to overhaul non-govt orphanages after fire
Updated: 2013-01-06 18:33
(Xinhua)
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BEIJING - China will carry out a month-long nationwide inspection of orphanages run by individuals and private operators after a house fire in central China claimed seven young lives.
Civil affairs departments across the country are urged to improve management on such orphanages and prevent individuals and private institutions from illegally housing orphans, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said here Sunday.
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