The counties and autonomous counties are divided into townships, nationality townships, and towns. Municipalities under direct control of the central government are divided into districts and counties, while autonomous prefectures are divided into cities and autonomous counties. All citizens are equal before the law and all citizens over 18 have the right to vote and stand for election. There is freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly, association, and demonstration. The personal freedom and the home of citizens are inviolable, as is the privacy of communications.
All citizens have the right and duty to work.
The state provides material assistance and medical services to citizens who are old, ill, or disabled. Citizens have the right and duty to receive an education. The state promotes the moral, intellectual, and physical development of youth. Women have the same rights as men. The state protects marriage, the family, mothers, and children.