BEIJING, March 2-- China's non-state-owned museums will receive the same treatment as state-owned institutions in establishment, management, and supportive taxation and financial policies, according to newly released regulations.
The regulations on museums, signed by Premier Li Keqiang, will take effect on March 20, said a statement issued Monday by the State Council, China's cabinet.
The rules detail the requirements for establishing museums and procedures for museum operations from founding to end of service.
The rules emphasize protection and management of collections and stipulate measures to boost the role of museums in education and research.
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