The Ministry of Civil Affairs revealed that from January to August 2003, China has 21.824915 million urban residents for enjoying the minimum security. From January to August RMB9.51383 billion was paid out and the level is at RMB55 per capita...

The highest monthly per capita level is in five provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, such as RMB133 in Beijing, RMB139 in Shanghai, RMB113 in Zhejiang, RMB81 in Jiangsu, RMB74 in Chongqing. The lowest are RMB43 in Shanxi, RMB43 in Henan, RMB42 in Hunan, RMB42 in Inner Mongolia and RMB36 in Hebei.